Care Assistant - Kirkbymoorside, United Kingdom - Home Instead

Home Instead
Home Instead
Verified Company
Kirkbymoorside, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Company Description


Home Instead has been providing care and support to the older people of York since 2009 and in 2020 opened a new office in Scarborough to support the people of Scarborough and Ryedale.

We are rated 'Good' in all areas by the CQC.


We're a family business, proud to be providing the kind of care we would want for our own parents and grandparents.


Job Description:


Care Professional
There's lots of organisations recruiting in health and social care. What's different about Home Instead?
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Minimum 1 hour visits with each client always
- £11.75 per hour upon completion of your 12 week probation period (£11.25 before), £12.00 per hour after 1 year's service
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Paid mileage allowance at 45p per mile in between calls:

  • Your
    MOT paid for each year
  • Benefits package including shopping discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Investment in your personal development level 2 and 3 supported
  • Staff holiday home you get to use our holiday home in Northumberland
  • Employee referral bonus programme £250 for each referral


Our philosophy is to provide a high quality of care and support that meets a standard we would want for our own families.

We call it 'the mum test'.


Working Patterns
We are looking for a regular working pattern so clients can get to know and trust you.

Talk to us about working morning, evenings, weekends or a combination of all of them, but one of our most popular working patterns is 8am-2pm on 3 week days plus 8am to 2pm on alternate weekends.

Please note that this role involves visiting clients in different locations.

Although we minimise the distance from one client to the next, it is only practical to complete the role if you are a driver with your own vehicle.


Care Professional responsibilities:


This 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.

Prior experience is valued but is not essential. We find that many people bring transferrable skills from other careers and from caring for family members. We also provide all the training you need and shadowing with experienced Care Professionals.


Duties can include:

  • Companionship ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
  • Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
  • Accompanying to appointments or shopping
  • Personal care supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications:


There are no specific qualifications required, but we really value any transferrable experience you might have including experience of caring for family members.

Additional Information


Requirements:


  • Driving licence and vehicle
  • Availability to work hours that meet clients' needs
This position is within the UK, so would require you to already be living in or near York, UK.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
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