Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA003613
Company Name: Home Instead - Cuffley, Cheshunt and Harlow
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Cheshunt
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , Physical Disability
Pay/Salary: £12.05 - £12.50 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 16+ Hours Per Week - Shifts:06:45am – 9:00am / 09:15am – 02:00pm / 2:15pm – 7pm / 7:15pm -9:30pm / Waking Nights: 10pm – 7am / Sleeping Nights: 10pm – 7am
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

Carers looking for a new - rewarding, value driven and exciting work opportunity get in touch with Home Instead Cuffley today! 

Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people.

We offer a minimum visit of one hour, continuous and award winning training along with an incredible international reputation.  Matching our Carers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust, enabling us to provide bespoke support and care.  

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

We are quickly growing and have so much to offer our Cares, from rewards to promotion we love to make it known that we value our care staff.

Care Professional Academy Rewards include: 

 

  • Herts Rewards (Vivup) 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more. 
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing. 

And a lot more... 

  • Excellent rewards and competitive pay scheme starting from £11.05 + an hour.
  • Enhanced rate of £23.05 on Bank Holidays
  • Flexible contracts from 16 – 20+ hours per week
  • Mental Health Wellbeing Service
  • Paid mileage from 30p per mile (All clients will be within a 15-minute drive)
  • Real opportunities for career progression and training.
  • Paid Shadowing
  • Progression and Level 1 to 5 Health and Social Care Diploma and Specialist Training
  • Generous Refer a Friend scheme
  • Lifesaver and Caregiver of the month recognition and reward
  • BIG BRAND Discounts with Bluelight Card 
  • Paid hours whether you are in the office or at a client’s home (Time is Precious)

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Helping around the home
  • Assistance with making dinner or meal preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping
  • Personal care like help getting dressed and washing
  • Help clients get ready for bed
  • Companionship and activities like reading to patients or watching their favourite show they need help with.

(WE REQUIRE ALL OUR CARERS TO WORK ALTERNATE WEEKENDS)

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • DRIVING LICENCE & ACCESS TO A VEHICLE FOR WORK (You’ll be expected to drive to and from our client’s homes)
  • UK Based Applicants only - No Sponsorship 
  • LIVE LOCAL TO THE COMMUNITY (ENFIELD & WALTHAM CROSS)

WE VALUE YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND WILL TAKE ON CANDIDATES WITH DIFFERENT BACKGROUND - FULL MANDATORY TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED