CARE ASSISTANT

Company DescriptionHome Instead Epping Forest is a family run business set up by Victoria and Jennifer Rigby 11 years ago. All the office team started off as carers first, there is the opportunity for career development with us. We cover Epping, Loughton, Waltham Abbey, Ongar and parts of Harlow. We are looking for kind and compassionate home care workers who want to work in their local community caring for our elderly Clients.THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.Job DescriptionAt Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:Competitive pay - from £12.75 per hour. Bank Holiday pay rates -from £24.00 per hour.Minimum 1 hour calls- with client matching for continuity.Guaranteed contract from 10 hours per week part time to 30 hours per week full time.Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training and opportunities to develop your career further.Pension SchemeBonus scheme with at least 2 bonuses per yearEmployee referral bonus programme - £150 refer a friend scheme in place.Mileage and travel time -paid separatelyOther benefits including: Exclusive discounts scheme for shopping and utilities and a 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeWhat you will bring:Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include:Companionship and wellbeing supportHelp with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light houseworkHelping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointmentsHelp with washing, dressing or bathing.QualificationsWhat qualifications do you need?You must have a full Driving Licence and have your own car.No qualifications are necessary to apply for this Care Assistant position, you do however, need to have a kind heart and the want to make a difference to people's lives.If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.Additional Information