Care Assistant (7am-2pm or 6pm-10pm)

Job description

Pay: £13.10 per hour working midweek and £13.30 per hour working weekends. PLUS time and a half on all bank holidays when working. Working patterns: Between 10 hours and 30 hours per week, with various hours available. To make it fair for all staff, we all work alternative weekends. Benefits / Package Excellent hourly wage Consistency and small teams and same clients on a weekly basis. Minimum 1 hour calls with good travel time allocated between. Full behind the scenes care team support. Extensive well-being program. Real career progression. Comprehensive training program NVQ’s can be taken. Employee Assistance Program. Blue Light Card availability. Company pension Focus on Relationship-Based Care Recognition and Rewards No Prior Experience Required A well-established homecare 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. Who are we? At Home Instead Milton Keynes, we offer a Domiciliary Care service, providing Care Coordination, Companionship and Personal Care to support clients in their daily living in the comfort of their own homes. Our visits are always a minimum of 1 hour so there is opportunity to provide companionship to the client as well as the essential tasks they need support with. We always introduce new clients and care professionals to each other so neither person is a stranger to the other. What values do we look for in our staff? Excellent Communication Skills. To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic. To always maintain Professionalism. A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference. Excellence. Responsibility. Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values. Our mission is to Build Relationships, Enrich Lives and Care for People. Key responsibilities: Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit. Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation 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. Requirements: You must be able to work Alternate Weekends as part of this role. Your own car is needed for this role. So, what happens next? As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24 hours. We will then arrange an in-person interview with you. Followed by a speedy onboarding process for successful applicants. Then, congratulations! You’ll be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead York. Click ‘ Apply’ now to start your care journey with us. We can’t wait to hear from you. Call us on 01908 774333 Company: Home Instead Milton Keynes Role: Care Assistant. Also known as Care Professional, Home Care Assistant and Care Visitor Location : All areas of Milton Keynes