Home Instead
Care Assistant - Southend on Sea
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Company Description
💚 Have you got a few hours spare to support people in your local community? Join Our Caring Team at Home Instead Southend 💚
We have some lovely clients in the Southend area that are looking for additional support. If you would like to make a real impact on someone’s life, ensuring they are safe and happy at home, join our friendly team.
Care Assistant Benefits:
- Competitive pay: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour and double on bank holidays
- Paid travel time + mileage is 45p per mile
- Holiday pay + Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7
- Refer a friend scheme - cash award
- Minimum of 1hr visits - so you have enough time with the client
- Award winning training - fully paid - £12.71 per hour
- Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers + more
- Health Cash Plan
- Workbuzz 5* Employer Award - 4th year running!
- Flexible Working
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As a Care Assistant you are expected to:
- Be kind and compassionate.
- Have access to reliable transport to support taking clients into the community.
- Have good communication skills and be reliable.
Job Description
The role is varied and no day is the same, for example duties may include:
- Companionship - brighten someone's day with a chat.
- Personal Care - Assist with maintaining personal hygiene
- Meal preparation - healthy meal choices
- Medication support
- Picking up prescriptions, shopping, home help
- Accompanying clients to appointments or social events.
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Qualifications
You don't need qualifications to care! Our clients are looking for a friendly face and someone with a kind, compassionate nature who wants to help keep them safe and happy while living independently in their own homes.
Subject to clear DBS and References.
Additional Information
If you're interested in joining a team that truly values its people and provides high-quality, person-centred care, contact us today on 01702 382348 or click to apply.
Join us at Home Instead Southend and help change the face of ageing – one visit at a time.
Join our team and be the reason someone smiles today!
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