Home Instead
Healthcare
CareAssistant
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“Care Assistant at Home Instead. Skills: Client companionship, Home assistance. Provide care to clients. Assist around the home”
What You'll Achieve.
Make a lasting impact; Brighten client days
Industry & Context.
Mileage allowance, Travel time allowance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Full driving license, Access to a vehicle, Right To Work in the UK, Good grasp of English
Nice to Have
Care Certificate
What You'll Do.
Provide care to clients
Assist around the home
Assist with meal preparation
Provide companionship activities
Give medication reminders
Administer medication
Perform light housekeeping
Assist with personal care
Help clients get ready for day
Help clients get into bed
Full Job Description
Work for Home Instead Braintree, Sudbury & Colne Valley and bring home good pay, real benefits, and opportunities to earn qualifications with a job that fits around your life. When you join our team, you are joining a care company like no other. Over the last five years we have built our service on our passion to change the face of ageing. We aim for outstanding in everything we do and our flexible approach means we truly can put our clients’ needs foremost. As a Care Professional, you’ll bring warmth and joy to older people in your community. Whether it’s sharing a chat, lending a hand around the home or keeping someone company who might otherwise be alone, every visit makes a lasting impact. We cover Braintree, Halstead, Sudbury, Earls Colne, Marks Tey, Kelvedon & Coggeshall. Daytime, Evening & weekend hours available in Coggeshall and Marks Tey. This is more than just a job. You can earn extra while making a real difference to someone’s life, brightening their days with care, kindness and company when it means the most. Trade out that 9-5 and you’ll receive full training, competitive rates of pay and have hours to suit your lifestyle. No two days are ever the same, and with visits that are never rushed, you’ll have time to build genuine connections that last. Why work for Home Instead Braintree: * Different shift patterns available - Whether you're looking for a couple of shifts a week, just in the mornings, in the evenings or even weekends, we can offer you shifts that will work for you. * Ongoing support - We want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need and have regular support visits for you and dedicated contacts in the office and in the field to support your (mental) wellbeing. * Enhanced rate on bank holidays - £14.15 per hour and earn at double rates on bank holidays. * Mileage & travel time allowance - Get paid towards the miles you cover and the time
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