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Home Instead are one of the UK's leading providers of care assistants and support workers for the elderly with over 249+ offices nationwide and we have a highly successful team of care professionals who visit our clients in their own homes, offering support and assistance where needed.

We are now looking for people who reside in Welwyn Garden or Hatfield locations or thereabouts, (also Borehamwood & Potters Bar), to join our wonderful team of Support Workers & Care Assistants.

We are recruiting new people who are seeking a career in Adult Care, to work in the community and who feel they have the right qualities to become one of our very special and supportive team members.

We are very interested in speaking to people who may not have previously considered starting a new career in Adult Care, but who now feel they have the wisdom, expertise, and common sense to embark on something fresh and new.

We really do not care about your age, or your previous work experience, as we believe life experience is more important. If you are worrying about not being able to get a job because of your age, worry no more! The role may suit early retired people who now wish to do something productive and get paid to do it. It will also suit those seeking a new life experience where they enjoy the idea of supporting an older or vulnerable person live a better and happier life.

Our job opportunities really suit people who need flexibility in their working patterns, so we are happy to discuss with you your individual availability and see if we can accommodate the hours you wish to work, we will if we can! Mornings, afternoons and evening work available.

We do require that you have a car - this is essential to enable you to travel between clients each day. We also require you to be able to work on a Saturday and Sunday on alternate weekends. We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas candidates at this time.

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and I promise someone will contact you either the same day or the next working day from receipt of your application - no hanging around with us.

Care Assistant and Support Worker responsibilities will include:

• Visiting multiple clients daily in the community and assisting them with daily tasks such as planning/preparing meals, running errands, help with bathing, dressing and light housework.
• Document using an app on your phone daily activities and report any significant changes in client needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager and office staff.

Requirements:

• Ability to assist and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect, making it meaningful.
• Willingness to seek guidance when needed and able to follow instructions.
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills, and also very reliable.
• Full UK driving licence with a vehicle to use when visiting clients.

We offer:

• Real rates, averaging £13.00 per hour (basic between £11.00 & £22.00 per hour)
• Flexible work schedule ranging from 10-40 hours per week.
• Received work schedule 1 week in advance.
• Options of contracts to suit your requirements (e.g., flexibility or financial stability)
• Mileage Allowance of 30p per mile (payable conditionally from first client visit)
• For those with no care experience, paid 12-week training programme
• All carers are employees entitling you to holiday pay and pension scheme.
• Minimum of 1 hourly visits to client's homes, and 15-minute travel window between clients.
• Consistent visits, ensuring 1-1 relationships are built.
• Access to our Care Assistant/Support Worker lounge, with unlimited drinks, refreshments, snacks, computer and printer access for learning and development.
• Support in career development by fully funded and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Paid Training - ongoing professional development.
• Job security working for the leading home care company.
• Plus, lots more.

If you like the sound of the role and wish to have an initial chat then contact me, Patricia Eagling, Recruitment Manager on 01707-240650 or email me, telling me when you are free to take my call to [email protected].

All applicants responding to our advertisement are contacted the same day or the next working day, we do not hang around and we do not expect you to either.

We offer all staff Award Winning Training comprising of e-learning and in-house workshops. On successful completion you are awarded the nationally recognised Certificate in Care.

We do require you to have your own car - essential.

We do require all staff to work their normal hours on alternate weekends/

We are not offering sponsorship to overseas applicants at this moment.

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.

Click apply to complete your application, or call us at 01707-240650 to learn more.

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.