Private Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead are one of the best small private care providers across the UK. Your role will be to visit your own clients across your local towns and villages in the Northwest Kent area. You will provide them with one to one support within their home, so that they can remain independently living. Your role will be varied and you will feel a sense of satisfaction, as you go out into the community and provide a invaluable service.

Why choose a job with Home instead?

1. You will receive pay that reflects your skills and training.
2. You will receive the best training and will continue to develop your skill set in H&SC.
3. You will be recognised as important employees and valued for what you do.
4. Home Instead has longevity, a growing company who promote their own.
5. You will be working with the most professional people, who reflect your values and integrity.
6. We offer a verity of part-time contracts; you are treated as an individual and we work with you to find employment that suits around your life. 16, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week guaranteed pay.

Benefits

1. 12.00 – 13.00 hourly care rate.
2. Extra paid travel £10.42 per hour (you are paid to travel between your clients) If you’re working you are earning.
3. 30p pm fuel allowance.
4. Paid training, after initial assessment you will be paid to get you job ready.
5. Employee & client referral bonus.
6. Ongoing paid training in H&SC subjects.
7. Free Employee counselling service.
8. Free registration to Bluelight card
9. Free registration to Home Instead online discounts
10. Access early pay schemes

Applicant Requirements

• Successful professional & personal References
• Completion of application form
• Clear Enhanced DBS (up-front payment of £46.40, Home Instead reimburse after 3 months service).
• Business cover on car insurance. (Access to transportation preferable).

Job Description

You will be trained to deliver the following practices:

• Administering medication
• Basic life support
• Manual handling techniques 
• Social enrichment & building relationships
• Safe care practices
• Food & nutrition
• Dementia Care
• End of life care
• Personal hygiene care 
• Safeguarding
• Understanding capacity 

Home Instead treats each client as an individual. They will have their own reasons for needing extra support at home. Your daily activities will be varied and change from person to person. From light housekeeping, to companionship, meal preparation, assisting with medication, shopping and external activities, to arranging social activities and assisting with personal care routines. You will need to be willing to professionally provide all services to both male and female clients. 

Qualifications

No formal qualifications needed you will receive comprehensive training and shadowing  to get you started safely.