Home Care Assistant Kingston upon Thames, England
Job description
This Spring we are on the lookout for Home Care Professionals who are passionate about making a difference in someone’s day and providing outstanding care to local people who need support to live independently and happily in their homes.
The care we provide is person-centred, with massive benefits for the people that use our service, their families and our home care staff alike. Our award-winning care team has been working in the Surrey area since 1994 to assist clients with personal care, housework, medication, meals and all sorts of other tasks. As anybody that works in care will tell you - no two days are ever the same!
Job Description
Homecare Assistant Benefits:
- £500 signing-on bonus for full-timers!
- Great rates of pay - £12-14 per hour with extra pay on bank holidays
- 30p per mile travel allowance plus additional travel time payments per round
- 28 days paid Holiday
- Full paid care professional training from induction to shadowing experienced staff to the Care Certificate
- Regular support, supervision, and appraisal
- Auto-enrolment in company pension scheme
- Paid DBS
- Free uniform and PPE
What we're looking for:
- Kind, caring, people skills
- Passionate about making a difference to older people’s lives
- Available to work between 7am-2pm and/or 4pm-10pm and at least one weekend per month
- A full UK driving licence (car or motorcycle)
- Right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship
Qualifications
Your laugh, smile and ability to listen will make an older person feel safe and give you the satisfaction that you are providing amazing care while supporting them to stay at home safely and independent.
It would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be a personal experience of caring for a family member or a voluntary experience. However, this is not necessary as we offer a superb environment to develop your life skills, provide FULL training from the start, and will support you throughout your career with us.
Additional Information
All offers are subject to successful references and DBS disclosure.
Clarendon Home Care is a founding member of the Surrey Care Association. We are fully licenced and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 5-35 per week
Salary: £11.45-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 13/02/2023
