Home Instead
Home Care Assistant
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Company Description
Home Instead Bury St Edmunds covers Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Stowmarket and the surrounding villages. We are a family run care provider who truly puts our team and clients before anything else.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Home Care assistants who are available for various visits, and have access to reliable transportation.
Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates - £13.50 per hour weekdays, £14.00 per hour evenings and weekends, plus £20.25 enhanced bank holiday rates
- Types of hours available: From 10 hours part-time or Full-time/Guaranteed contract
- Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
- Mileage and travel time - paid separately
- Training - fully paid award-winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds)
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers, and more
- Flexible working patterns, including a requirement to work occasional weekends to support our clients' needs
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Care Assistant responsibilities:
- Being a Home help 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.
- We are looking for compassionate individuals who are able to work flexible hours, including some weekends on a rotational basis, to ensure our clients receive outstanding care seven days a week.
- Duties can include:
- Companionship, ensuring clients enjoy regular and meaningful social interaction
- Supporting with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping trips
- Personal care, including assistance with bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming, helping clients remain healthy, comfortable, and independent
- Being part of the Home Instead family and working with friendly, like-minded people who share your values
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Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
Date Advert Closes: 01 April 2027
Compensation: GBP 13.50 - GBP 20.25 - hourly
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