Home Care Assistant

Home Care Assistant Honiton, England

HC-One - Devon Dom Care
Full Time Honiton, England 11.09 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

About The Role

£11.09ph basic, £11.28 weekend rate, 45p per mile, PAID FROM START OF SHIFT TO FINISH INCLUDING BREAKS AND TRAVEL TIME, Fully Flexible Working Hours
As a Home Care Assistant you will provide care to individuals, within their own homes. This will involve travelling between clients in the community as well as our retirement villages. You’ll perform a variety of tasks according to the Person Centred Care Plan, this may change periodically dependent upon the needs and wishes of the customer. We’re committed to giving you the best start possible and you will receive thorough training, including shadow training with an Experienced Worker before being expected to work alone. You can also create a career development plan with your manger which can include gaining a NVQ2, 3 or 4 qualification.
Our team is growing and we have immediate opportunities for people to join our team - flexible hours are available with permanent and bank contracts available both part time and full time. Due to the location you will need to be willing to travel and be able to drive to rural areas, with business insurance. You will be paid at your full hourly rate of £11.09 from the beginning of your shift to the end including your travel time and breaks in between, the rate increases to £11.28 per hour on a weekend. On top of this you will also be paid 45p for every mile that you drive between calls.
The needs of our customers can vary greatly, some will be in need of personal care to help them get up and dressed on a morning, bathing, taking medication and ensuring their nutritional needs are met. Others require domestic support, so you’ll help them out around the house with general housework, laundry and shopping. You could also assist in more specific areas such as financial care by collecting their pension for them or helping to budget effectively and manage their bills. Some customers just need a little support to help them remain active socially, you might accompany them to activities such as local clubs or on days out.

About The Company

We’ll provide training at full pay, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Care Assistant we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

  • Free uniform
  • Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Group life assurance cover
  • Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
  • Working for a CQC rated outstanding company
  • GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
  • An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
  • Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
  • Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
  • Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
  • An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
#HCOneJobs
#RVExtraCare

About You

In your role as a Care Assistant, you’ll value kindness above all and keep the client at the heart of everything you do. Our aim is to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care to live well and independently. By joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to support with all aspects of day to day living and see first hand the difference you make to the lives of those you care for. Ideally you’ll have previous experience in a care environment but this is not essential. Above all you’ll be reliable, have a kind and caring attitude, a desire to help others and a flexible approach to work. You’ll be friendly and approachable with the ability to quickly build rapport and put people at ease, always having respect for those you care for and their dignity.

Home Care Assistant
HC-One - Devon Dom Care

www.hc-one.co.uk
Darlington, United Kingdom
Sir David Behan CBE
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2011
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Compliance Officer - Cambridge, Lowestoft, Peterborough and Surrounding Areas
Carpetright Peterborough, England Today

Embracing new ideas and offering flexible solutions, both digitally and in-store to delight our customers, enhance their shopping experience and inspire our

Production Assistant - Rondo
Parsons Bakery Bristol, England 7.49 - 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today

30% off all food and drink, then 70% off of daily products during the last hour of trading. Free staff drinks (limited range). Free uniform for all staff.

Plain Film Radiographer
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Cannock, England 35392 - 42618 GBP ANNUAL Today

You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography, and be registered with the HCPC. Hours will include weekends and bank holidays.

Customer Service Assistant Grade 3 (Part-Time)
University of Liverpool Liverpool, England 20135 - 22149 GBP ANNUAL Today

Duties will include working at reception handling a wide variety of enquiries, distribution of mail and parcels, carrying out health and safety checks,

Care Assistant
Drive In Days Swansea, Wales 10 GBP HOURLY Today

Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group.