Weekend Care Assistant

Company DescriptionAt Home Instead Andover and East Wiltshire, we provide exceptional care and support to our clients. Our team is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for those in our care through compassionate, personalised service enabling our elderly clients to remain independent in their own homes. We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Weekend Care Assistant to join our dynamic team. If you are looking to top up your income with just a couple of hours or need full-time hours to free you up during the week, we can offer up to 16 hours over Saturday and Sunday, so do give us a quick call on 01672 555560 to chat about what we can offer or click the apply button now.Job DescriptionAs a Weekend Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Aid with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressingAdminister medication reminders and assist with medication management as directedAssist with mobility, transfers, and positioning as neededProvide companionship and emotional support to clientsPerform light housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidyingMaintain accurate and timely documentation of client care activitiesWhat we can offer: £12.70 per care hour depending on experiencePaid travel time and mileage at 45p per mileVaried scheduling options - we work hard to meet your availabilityPaid introductions to clients before having to deliver careOngoing paid comprehensive trainingOngoing supportOpportunities for career advancement and professional developmentRewarding work that makes a positive difference in the lives of othersHigh street discount schemeQualificationsPrevious experience in care is an advantage but not essential (full training provided) Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation due to the large rural location we cover. Additional InformationAdditional informationThis role is subject to references and DBS checkMust live within a reasonable traveling distance of SN9 PostcodeAbility to work in at least one of the areas we cover: Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough, Andover, Amesbury, Tidworth and surrounding villages.Regrettably we do not have a sponsorship license at this time.This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.