Care Assistant (Care Professional) - Part Time

Company DescriptionHome Instead has been providing care and support to the older people of Reading since 2012. We are highly rated by the CQC for the quality of service we provideWe're a family business, proud to be providing the kind of care we would want for our own parents and grandparents. Job DescriptionCare ProfessionalThere's lots of organisations recruiting in health and social care. What's different about Home Instead Reading?Minimum 1 hour visits with each client alwaysGuaranteed hours contracts which include travel and waiting time£13.40 per hour from the day you startPaid travel expensesInvestment in your personal development to gain professional qualificationsEmployee referral bonus programme We call our team members "care professionals" (others might say care assistant or support worker) because we know what an essential role they fulfil in the lives of our clients. If you would like your skills and experience to be recognised then apply to join our team.Working PatternsWe are looking for people to work predominantly mornings or evenings for 2 or 3 week days plus alternate weekends. You could combine both if you want to have closer to full time hours.Depending on what you want to earn, you would work 2 or 3 week days plus alternate weekends.Please note that this role involves visiting clients in different locations. Although we minimise the distance from one client to the next, it is only practical to complete the role if you are an active cyclist or have your own vehicle and if you live within the Reading area.Care Professional responsibilities:This is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care. Prior experience of the job is not essential. We find that many people bring transferrable skills from other careers and from caring for family members.Duties can include:Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visitHelp with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light houseworkAccompanying to appointments or shoppingPersonal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independentQualificationsThere are no specific qualifications required, but we really value any transferrable experience you might have.Additional InformationRequirements:Driving licence and vehicle Availability to work alternate weekendsThis position is within the UK, so would require you to be within a reasonable travel distance of Reading, UK.Please be aware that this role is UK based and that starting employment will be conditional on your right to work in the UK. Should you require a sponsorship visa to work in the UK we would like to make you aware of the terms you may need to meet for sponsorship. The Skilled Worker visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points by meeting specific requirements such as skill and salary level, English language ability and having a qualifying job offer from a UK sponsor. This advert does not offer any guarantee of sponsorship by Home Instead