Care Assistant (Average Hours Contract)
Care Assistant (Average Hours Contract)
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Job Description
About the Role
As a Care Assistant youll support older adults in their own homes helping them maintain independence and dignity. Your duties may include:
Personal Care Support with hygiene bathing dressing toileting and mobility
Meal Preparation Preparing and assisting with meals
Medication Support Helping manage medications
Companionship Offering conversation and emotional support
Pet Care Assisting with feeding and walking pets
Social Outings Supporting clients with appointments and activities
Average Hours Contract Requirements
This is an average hours contract which means:
You must be available to work during peak times mornings evenings or a combination of both
Every other weekend working is required. A day off the following week of the weekend you worked will be put into your regular availability.
You must own a car and hold a valid UK driving licence
You will be required to work across our full service area which includes Pewsey Marlborough Devizes Andover Amesbury Tidworth and the surrounding villages. However we will always do our best to allocate care runs that are as close to your home as possible.
You must live within 20 miles of the SN9 postcode
Why Join Home Instead
Paid travel time and wait time between clients
Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
Equivalent to:
26371.44 per year (based on a 40-hour contract)
13135.20 per year (based on a 20-hour contract)
28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
Paid Client introductions with a previous Care Assistant before your first visit
Fully funded training with opportunities to gain Diplomas and care qualifications
24/7 support from a friendly and professional office team
Pension scheme
Employee recognition reward schemes and opportunities for career progression
What Were Looking For
Experience in care is helpful but not essential we provide full training. What matters most is that you:
Are compassionate respectful and genuinely enjoy helping others
Can commit to regular working hours including every other weekend
Are reliable professional and able to work independently
Live within a reasonable distance of our Pewsey office (SN9)
Have a car and a valid UK driving licence
Ready to Apply
If youre ready to make a real difference in your community wed love to hear from you.
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Additional Information :
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check
We do not currently offer visa sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK
Home Instead is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to building a diverse workforce.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
