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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 City & Hatfield locations or thereabouts, (also Borehamwood & Potters Bar), to join our wonderful team of Healthcare 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. We work hard to genuinely consider all people with the focus on what you can do and not what you have done.

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, weekends or a mixture are 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Visiting multiple clients daily in the community
• Assisting them with daily tasks, helping them bathe and dress, continence issues, meal preparation, shopping and any other function that the client requires.
• Companionship care, being kind to your clients, making them feel wanted and cared for very important in this new world we are living in.
• Taking time and trouble to ensure that you document activities and important changes in client needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff to ensure that everyone is fully aware of what is needed to ensure safety and happiness of our 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.
• Receive your work schedule 1 week in advance.
• Options of hourly pay, or 20 or 30 hour contracts ( subject of suitability).
• Mileage allowance of £0.30 pence per mile.
• All training paid - with paid continuous professional development.
• Minimum 1 hour visits to clients homes.
• Consistent visits, ensuring 1-1 relationship.
• Paid holiday and Pension scheme.
• Workers on-site lounge, free refreshments, snacks, and training hub.
• Plus lots more (happy to tell you all about savings and other benefits)

I will be very happy to have a chat about the available job opportunities and to tell you why you should consider working for Home Instead, especially if you are looking for security and job career opportunities. I can be easily reached and guarantee to contact you same day of application or the very next working day. I am Patricia Eagling, Recruitment Manager and can be reached on 01707-240650 or email to: [email protected].

We do require you to have your own car - this is essential because we work in the community and travel between clients.

We also require all staff to be able to work their normal hours on alternate weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

We are more interested in your capabilities and how we can awaken other skills in you, than in what you have done before, so experienced or inexperienced people are encouraged to apply.

We cannot sponsor overseas applications at this time.

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.