Care Assistant - Trowbridge, United Kingdom - Home Instead

Home Instead
Home Instead
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Trowbridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Have you got what it takes? We need you

Are you interested in a meaningful job where compassion and understanding are the main driving forces? A role where you have the time to listen and the opportunity to creatively improve someone's life?


Home Instead is an award-winning care provider caring for older people in our community who have been "left behind", feeling lonely and isolated. Our emphasis is on slow, authentic care that improves a person's quality of life in a holistic way. Based in Warminster Wiltshire, our mission is to enhance the lives of people living with the challenges of ageing.


Job Description:


As Care Assistants, we spend quality time finding out what our clients dreams and wishes are to determine how we can improve their quality of life. We address basic personal care needs, but also design activities to keep people active and confident, as well as help them to keep involved in the community. We are supported by a great team, helping us with ideas and encouragement.


The Care Assistant role includes:


  • Visiting regular people in the community for a
    minimum of 1 hour:
  • Supporting with a variety of needs including personal care, help around the home and offering a listening ear.
  • Implementing creative ideas to encourage a better quality of life.
  • Communicating with families and nurses as part of the care team.
  • Participating in quarterly team meetings to support each other in our roles.

As Care Assistants we receive:


  • Competitive rates of pay £ £15.80 per hour.
  • Weekend flat rate: £11.95
  • Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistant Programme
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Full training provided and paid for
  • Personal development plan to support your development.
  • Shopping perks and other employee benefits

Typical shifts available:

  • 7.45am to 15:15pm
  • 15:15pm to 21:15pm

Qualifications:


  • Experience in supporting an older person in a personal or professional capacity is preferred but not essential.
  • You will have a passion for helping others and pride yourself on finding creative ways to improve a person's life.
  • You will be reliable, trustworthy, compassionate, and respectful.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Available to work every other weekend.
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