Home Care Assistant
Listing ref 5883341a61
- WhereChichester
- Posted15 March 2024
We are looking for a full-time and part-time Care Professional to provide support to our clients in living in Chichester & surrounding areas.
Two client visits are never the same. You will support your clients to live happy, independent lives by providing:
- Support with personal care and to get dressed
- Companionship and trips out the house
- Preparation and support with meals
- Help around the home
So, what's truly essential?
Genuine empathy, oodles of patience, and a hearty sense of humour. Your genuine kindness will transform a lonely afternoon into a brighter day for someone who needs it. Don't worry if you've never done this before—we'll support you with plenty of training to give you confidence.
Plus, with a variety of hours available covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends, we'll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.
*Please note - we are not currently offering sponsorship*
Why are we different at Home Instead?
- We take care to match you with our clients based on hobbies and interests
- Competitive salary, £25,000 to £29,000 per annum and x 1.5 pay on bank holidays
- All visits are a minimum of an hour meaning you can build meaningful relationships
- Flexible working patterns & varied contract types to fit around your lifestyle
- Paid mileage, 45p per mile & paid car MOT
- Referral scheme - £250 per referral
- Paid training & shadowing visits
- Ongoing support from Team Leaders
- Regular team meet-ups and social events
- Award winning training, including Care Certification, City & Guilds Dementia Training and Parkinson’s Disease specialist training
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to employee assistance programme
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
