Care Assistant

Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and alternate weekends. 8am - 1pm & 3:45pm - 9:45pm. We are looking for new Care Assistant's to join our team and support our ever-growing client base with their day-to-day lives and to remain as independent as possible within their own homes. As a Care Assistant with us, we do things differently and believe in lasting relationships. You will support the same clients regularly and with visits a minimum of 1 hour, you have plenty of time and no need to rush! Covering our core times, you will support with getting our clients up and ready for their day, breakfast & medication, personal care needs, home help tasks, meal preparation and the end of day teatime and bedtime routines. As a Care Assistant with us, we can offer you:

• A guaranteed minimum hours contract of 20 hours per week
  
  Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a well-established, award-winning home care provider, supporting older people to live well and independently in the place they love most - their own home. We are proud to be a CQC 'Outstanding' rated provider, delivering exceptional care across Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon, the Vale of White Horse, and surrounding villages.
  
  £13.30 per hour and double pay on a bank holiday
• Paid mileage & travel time between visits
• Regular clients and minimum 1 hour visits
• Full, paid 'Client specific' training through our Brand New Care Skills Academy
• We'll get you through your Care Certificate over your first few weeks
• Clear career pathways & qualifications (NVQs)
• Pension scheme and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses - get rewarded for helping us grow our team and client base
• Access to your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card and discounted fuel
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team with ongoing support
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families
• No experience required - we will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed
• Opportunities to meet other Care Assistant's on the team regularly - you are not on your own!
Due to the nature of the role, we need you be be aged 18 or over and a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired. We also require an alternate weekend working (both Saturday & Sunday).