Care Assistant

About the Company

Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

We are recruiting in Berkhamsted.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

• Competitive rates of pay (£11ph, double pay on bank holidays).
• Travel allowance (30p - 45p per mile).
• A guaranteed hours contract if you have the right availability.
• Holiday pay (accrue 1 hour paid holiday for every 8.28 hours worked).
• Pension scheme.
• Minimum 1-hour visits (no 15 minute or half-hour calls).
• Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build up a meaningful relationship.
• In-house learning and development programme.
• Fully supported ongoing training also working to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Opportunity for City & Guilds accredited Alzheimer's training.
• You will be working with a friendly and supportive team and there will be an opportunity to make a real difference in the area where you live.

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: Various Hours Per Week - Shifts: 7am - 11am and 4pm - 11pm

• Support our local clients - ensuring they continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible
• Ensure that the environment in which they live is safe and clean
• Provide companionship based care and support
• Provide ongoing, continuity of care
• Provide Personal Care
• Administering Medication (After training)

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

No qualifications or experience is required all full training is provided - All new Care Assistants must undergo 4 days of New CAREGiver Assessment training, which is held at our offices in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead.

All you'll need is a big heart, the right attitude and a passion to care and to keep our elderly clients living within their own homes.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you.

It is important that you drive and have access to your own vehicle.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead Senior Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

If you are interested in this position, please apply today and we will call you within the next few days. If this is not the right job for you, you can search and apply easily for other positions via www.hertsgoodcare.com

Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.

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