Home Instead
Care Assistant
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Company Description
Home Instead is a trusted, award-winning home care provider with over 260 offices across the UK. We’re proud to be named the Leading Provider of Home Care in the 2024 Leaders in Care Awards, and the most recommended home care provider by Homecare.co.uk.
Our office forms part of the Home Instead Virtus Care Group, alongside our offices in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Somerset. Together, our four offices have many years of experience delivering exceptional, relationship-led care that helps older people remain happy, safe and independent in the homes they love with Outstanding CQC ratings.
We're now bringing that same commitment to quality to our newest territory, supporting older adults across Berkeley, Dursley, Thornbury, Almondsbury, Yate and the surrounding areas. As our service rapidly grows, we're looking for kind, compassionate and dependable people to join our team as Care Professionals.
Whether you're completely new to care or already have experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description
This would be a 35+ hour per week contract - covering evenings through the week.
1 full time person or 2 part time people would be considered.
Are you bubbly, chatty, compassionate and caring? Do you love making a real difference to people’s lives? Then we’d love to hear from you!
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We’re growing our team of Care Assistants to support our ever-expanding client base across Wotton-under-Edge, Thornbury, Dursley and the surrounding areas.
We’re especially looking for people who can bring a little kindness, companionship and positivity to our clients’ days. Whether you’re experienced in care or simply have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others, you could be the perfect addition to our team.
We have an immediate need to join the team and support our clients with their daily routines. Our core times (mornings & evenings) are particularly needed due to our current client requirements, but we’re happy to chat about other availability too.
We can also offer you a Guaranteed Minimum Hours contract to give you the stability of regular hours and income.
As a Care Assistant with us, no 2 days will be the same, but your role will include:
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Preparing meals and helping with daily routines
- Assisting with medication and personal care
- Supporting clients living with conditions such as dementia or those recovering from a stroke
- Assisting with clinical needs, such as changing compression stockings or supporting with catheter care
As a Care Assistant with us, we can offer you:
- £13.15 per hour during the week and £26.30 per hour on a bank holiday
- Paid travel time and mileage between clients
- Full, paid induction training and ongoing support
- Free Blue Light Card and access to a fuel card
- Pension scheme
- Access to our Care Skills Academy – training, mentoring, funded qualifications and clear career progression
- Wellbeing Hub with resources on mental health, menopause, sleep, nutrition and more
- Regular, consistent clients and the time to deliver care you’re proud of
- Recognition and reward – because you care for our clients, and we care for you!
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What do we need from you?
- A genuine desire to provide outstanding care and support with a willingness to learn and reliability
- Good communication skills
- Aged 18 or over
- Ability to work an alternate weekend
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired due to the nature of the role
Join a team that’s redefining home care - where kindness, time and trust truly matter.
Apply today and one of our friendly team will be in touch. Find us on Facebook to learn more about our new Thornbury, Yate & Dursley team.
Please note: This is a UK-based role. Offers of employment are subject to candidates having the right to work in the UK. We are not able to support with sponsorship or switches.
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