Care Assistant

Company DescriptionHome Instead Rotherham is a family-owned and managed business - part of a worldwide franchise.We have strong family values. We truly care for our employees and our clients.We match our well-trained Care Professionals to clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust. This enables us to provide personalised support. We work as a team and are proud to be different!Job DescriptionThe Role of a Care ProfessionalCare Professionals support clients in the community to live and remain in their own home. Due to the nature of the role in the community you must be willing to travel around the Rotherham borough and commit to working a combination of the following shift times 7am - 2.30pm and 3.45pm - 9.45pm including alternative weekends and bank holidays.You will support clients with:• Personal care tasks• Medication• Meal preparation• Light housekeeping• Shopping• General companionship and wellbeing• Taking clients to medical appointments• If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone's life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.Part-time hours are approximately between 15 and 20 hours per week on average.If you are interested we would love to hear from you.QualificationsPrevious experience in care is not necessary as our amazing team will help you through our award-winning training. This will boost you with all the knowledge and skills you need to deliver high quality care to our clients. Continuous management/training support and extra specialist training is also part of what we provide to all our staff.We do need our care professional to have a valid driving licence and access to their own car as many of our clients require transport to appointments.Additional InformationWhat do we offer?Friendly and supportive teamHigh Quality in - house trainingAbove average Rate of pay is £12.10 - £12.35 per hour + Holiday PayDouble time paid on bank holidays Refer a friend scheme payment of £300 (T&C's apply)Pension arrangements for those eligibleTravel/waiting time and mileage allowancesCARE PRO of the month awards and similarGenuine opportunities for promotion to more senior rolesEmployee Assistance Program - 24/7 supportNo visits under one hourAgreed scheduled visits