A Job with the FEEL GOOD FACTOR….. Care Assistant – Oakham - Mornings and Evenings

If you are looking for a job role that gives you that “FEEL GOOD FACTOR” then please continue reading….  

Home Instead are great company to work for - we make sure that our staff get the time to build a lovely relationship with our clients. As the leading provider of relationship led care, (rated Outstanding in all five areas by CQC) we take care to match Caregivers to clients, and highest quality of care to help our clients continue to live safe, well, and independently at home. It means having time help a client live life to their fullest and enjoy pastimes both you and they love. 

With no awkward shift patterns we can offer you work to fit in and around your own lifestyle.  Are you currently working in warehouse or retail industry and now looking to enter the care industry and want that job that gives you the “feel good factor”, or you could be already experienced in the industry and looking to work for a quality care company that treats you just as well as the client.  Our visits are a minimum of an hour and may include Companionship, Home Help or Personal Care.  All you need is to CARE …  

Care Assistant Benefits:   

• Excellent rate of pay   £11.00 per hour Monday to Friday increasing to £12.50 per hour Saturday & Sunday. Double pay on bank holidays  
• Extra payments for mileage and wait-time between visits  
• Flexible hours   we work with you to build a schedule that suits your needs – It’s not every weekend either, just alternate weekends as well as the regular weekday visits as we’ve found this works best for our staff and client schedules. 
• Minimum 1-hour calls  with your own regular matched clients  
• Time to spend getting to know your clients with realistic and timely care plans for each visit
• Varied contracts available  from  Zero Hours to Average Hours  
• Employee referral bonus programme up to £500  
• No uniform so you look and feel more like a friend, or part of the client’s family  
• Full induction programme and continuous training   based on what you would like to achieve – we are happy to assist you. 
• Wellness program , including free counselling and legal advice  
• Recognition and appreciation with our “Praiseworthy” awards   
• Accrued paid holiday  & Auto enrolment Pension Scheme  – you are legally entitled to these; they aren’t perks so we don’t pretend they are! 
• Blue Light Card – giving fantastic discounts online and in-stores such as Asda (used by NHS, emergency services, armed forces & social care sector) 
• Early Pay offers you the flexibility of instant access to your earnings 

We are looking for someone with experience of helping others, maybe personal experience of caring for a family member.  Formal care experience is not required - we provide full paid training. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are dependable, trustworthy and respectful.  

You must be over 18 and have a valid UK driving licence with access to transport, it is essential as many of our clients live in rural areas.  

*Please note at this time we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship*  

If you are looking for work which is extremely rewarding and want to make a change, please click on “Apply Now” we would love to hear from you!  

For further information or to apply for this role - please contact Jennifer on 01572 898 147.  

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.