Home Care Assistants are currently needed at Care South. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Care is at the HEART of everything we do, it’s our values that inspire us, not profits. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Home Care Assistants to support our clients in Dorchester and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking to embark on a new rewarding career in healthcare, have been inspired by looking after a family member or a current professional looking for a change, we’d love to hear from you!
Position: Home Care Assistant
Salary: £12.30 -£14.30 an hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dorchester
About the Role
As a Home Care Assistant, you could earn from £420 per week. On top of this, you will receive: 40p per mile, free uniform, free DBS, free Life assurance, paid three week induction program, guaranteed contracts, fixed work patterns, and paid travel time.
As a Home Care Assistant, you will be part of a friendly, positive team who are always on hand to support you throughout your career. We believe in celebrating the work of our incredible staff and ensure we recognise individuals for their amazing work through our Star awards.
This community-based Home Care Assistant role will be supporting clients with a variety of needs including personal care within their own homes, you will need a UK driving license and access to your own vehicle. Our Home Care Assistant role allows for flexibility and delivers care to our clients between 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm.
Main Duties
- Identifying the needs and abilities of our clients and providing personal care and encouragement to them
- Assisting with medication, meal preparation and domestic services
- Supporting with community visits (shopping and leisure trips)
- Regular communications with the office support team
- Reflect our HEART values in your day-to-day work
Qualifications
- Desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients
- Previous experience. This isn’t essential, as full training is provided
- UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
- Business insurance on your vehicle or are you happy to obtain it?
- Flexibility during working hours and in the weekends
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- £12.30 per hour
- Bank Holiday enhancement pay of £2 per hour
- Full time and part time available
- Free Life Assurance for staff with contracted hours
- Paid travel time
- 40p per mile mileage allowance
- Blue Light discount card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Outstanding training, qualification and career advancement opportunities
- Sponsorship available to the right candidate
Application Process
Qualified and interested individuals please CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and commence their application
Application Deadline
Unspecified