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🩺 Health & Social Care · Home Instead

Full Time Care Assistant **Drivers Only**

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We can offer you

  • Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
  • Excellent wages of £13.25 per hour on weekdays and £14 per hour on weekends, double pay for bank holiday
  • Paid Mileage
  • Paid Travel
  • Paid Holiday
  • Paid Mileage
  • Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
  • 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
  • Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
  • Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
  • No uniforms
  • DBS fully refunded
  • 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
  • Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
  • A variety of shifts available.
  • Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
  • Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Care Assistant responsibilities:

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

  • Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping
  • Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

For this role, having a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for visiting our clients and assisting them in getting out and about in our community.

Full Training will be Provided

  • Must hold a valid UK Driving License
  • Must have access to a car
  • Must have the Right to Work in the UK

Apply now and discover the incredible satisfaction of making a real difference with Home Instead Canterbury.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01227 287 911 to learn more.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
  • Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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