Care Assistant
Home Instead Charnwood Pride ourselves for delivering the best quality, relationship-focused care. We priorities safe, high-quality, person-centred care that enables clients to remain independent, respected, and comfortable within their own homes. We place the individual at the heart of everything we do and tailor care to meet each client’s unique needs, preferences, and routines.
Job Description:Becoming a Care Professional with us
Our Care Professional promise ensures you build great relationships with your clients helping you become an Exceptional Care Professional.
- Pay rates from £13.00- £14.00 per hour. With double pay on bank holidays!
- Door to door mileage paid at 45p per mile between clients homes.
- Guaranteed Hour Contracts Based on your availability.
- Scheduled travel time 15 minutes in between client calls
- Employee referral bonus program
- Reimbursed DBS after 3 months
- Reimbursed training costs with first payslip
Once part of our team you can expect
- Ability for Career Progression: Develop your skills to become a Senior Care Professional or Office team member.
- Access to a Employee Assistance Program, including free counselling and legal advice and discounted health and dental plans for yourself and your family.
- Matched clients- Using your hobbies and interests we match our Caregivers to our clients
- Visibility of your schedule- Up to 10 days in advance so you can plan life
- Client introductions and shadowing - full ongoing support provided, never a stranger at the door
- Open door policy- Our care professionals are always welcome to put their feet up and join us in the office for a cup of tea during breaks or gaps in call runs.
- Ability to get a Blue Light Card: For discounts high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers and much more
Requirements
- A caring and compassionate nature
- Must be based in Charnwood or surrounding areas, with your own vehicle for travel to clients with the ability to get Business Motor Insurance
- Flexible and reliable
- Willingness to undertake training provided
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients
- Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
We are specifically looking for Care Professionals, Care Assistants, Carers & Domiciliary Care Workers in then Charnwood South area ranging from the Loughborough area to the Syston area. All we need from you is a full UK driving license with access to your own car and the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest! Why wouldn’t you join us?
Qualifications:- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
- Full Rights to work within the UK
- PLEASE NOT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIPS
- Due to the personal care nature of the role, this position is open to female applicants predominantly, in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)