Company Description
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead Norwich team
Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of £12.60 per hour Monday to Friday, plus 35p paid per mile in between clients. Evenings after 19:30 £13.50 Per Hour
We also pay DOUBLE standard rate on bank holidays (£25.20).
Hours per week: zero hours, part-time and guaranteed hours options depending on availability
Working times: We have excellent working hours, which are:
Subject to availability
We are looking for an Ideal candidate between the following times
- 7 am – 2.30 pm
- 3.45 pm – 9.45 pm
including alternative weekends and bank holidays.
- We cover the following areas
- Eaton, Cringleford, Hellesdon, Drayton, Taverham, Costessey, Sprowston, Thorpe St Andrew, New Catton, Old Catton and Thorpe Marriot.
- We are looking for people who are reliable, honest and trustworthy. Someone who is also friendly, with a desire to help others.
Our ideal candidate:
- Proactive person who can use their own decision-making skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Can do attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Empathetic to people
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and integrity
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Hardworking/ motivated
- Resilient
- Reliable
- You have access to your own car
- You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
Qualifications
- Own vehicle and valid UK driving license
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent communication skills and a caring nature
Additional Information
Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead Norwich?
- Excellent pay rates
- Flexible Contracts to suit your lifestyle
- 35p per mile travel expenses
- A well-established home care provider who invests in their team
- A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives every day.
- Excellent management and supportive staff.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- We really care about our workforce.
- Minimum visit times one hour
- Every second weekend off
- Double time paid on Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to complete City and Guilds Dementia Training
What happens next?
- As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
- If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
- Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
- ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now, and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience. Alternatively, you can call us on 01603 963317
Key responsibilities:
- Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, medication, and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
