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Full Time Care Assistant (Guaranteed/Contracted Hours)- **Drivers Only**

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We can offer you

  • Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
  • Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
  • Paid Mileage
  • Paid Holiday
  • Mileage
  • Guaranteed hours contracts
  • 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

Full Time (40 hours per week) - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends.

Guaranteed Full time contracts

Our shift pattern guarantees two weekend's off a month.

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 01634557070 to learn more.

Alternatively, you can email our Recruitment & Retention Lead for Medway, Sheppy & Swale at [email protected]

What this role involves

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

  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
  • Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
  • Keep client records and care plans up to date
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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