Care Assistant

Company DescriptionHome Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are there to support our clients to remain happy, healthy and independent in their own homes and are there to support with all day to day living.Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse have a reputation for high quality and strive for person-centred and relationship-based care.Job DescriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established, CQC rated 'Outstanding' home care team. As a Care Assistant with Home Instead, you will support clients with their day to day routines, including supporting with administering medication, ensuring they have had a well-balanced meal and help with personal care tasks as well as providing companionship and going out into the community and attending events with our clients.Our Care Assistant's go home each day knowing they have made a real difference to the people they visit.We want you to build relationships with those that you support and so you will see regular clients and have visits which are always a minimum of 1 hour. We can offer a variety of working days and hours, depending on what you are able to commit too, so there is sure to be something to work for you and your lifestyle!Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant with us:£12.25 to £13.25 per hour, and bank holiday rates of £24.50 per hourPaid travel time between your visitsMinimum 1 hour visits - giving you plenty of time with your clientMileage paid at 35p-45p per milePaid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as promotions and access to NVQ qualificationsFree Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across a wide range of establishmentsSupport from a dedicated mentor when you join'Refer a friend' scheme, enabling you earn money for your friends and family joining usCompany Pension SchemeWhat do we require from you?Genuine desire to support our clients to remain happy and healthy at homeAged 18 or overFull driving licence and access to a vehicle is also idealAvailability to work alternate weekendsApply today and we will be in touch with you to discuss this further. Or call our team on 01793 232585. Find out more about us here: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/swindon/Please note that this role is UK based, and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.