Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead Chesterfield is a leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our Clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and this enables us to provide personalised support.  Due to seeing the same Clients on an ongoing basis our Care Professionals develop lovely partnerships with the Clients they visit.

Job Description

Join Home Instead as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in someone's life every day!

If you have a kind heart, a caring nature, and a passion for helping others, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

At Home Instead, we're proud to be a friendly and supportive employer that puts our Care Professionals first. We'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy a rewarding career making a genuine difference in your local community.

We offer:

• £14.00 - £14.75 per hour or £14.50 - £15.25 per hour if you hold a recognised Health and Social Care qualification at level 2 or above with experience.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage Allowance
• Training which surpasses industry standards
• City and Guilds Dementia and End of Life Training
• Fully introduced to your Clients before you start
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 advice, resources, and information to support your wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend Scheme and Employee Discount Scheme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and days out.
• Regular Care Professional get togethers to chat with your colleagues and the office team.
• We have an Open Door Policy to listen to any concerns.
• You will have a Line Manager to meet with regularly for support.
• Regular Newsletters sharing our Care Professional stories, ideas and interests.

As a Care Professional you will be assisting with Personal Care, Home Help, Companionship and Medication Support at different times of the day. We offer shadowing and ongoing help to develop your skills.

You will need to be trustworthy, reliable and respectful. You will enjoy building professional relationships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.

If you're looking for part time work which is extremely rewarding, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'Apply Now’ or alternatively, contact our friendly recruitment team on 01246 580187.

Qualifications

Our current vacancies require drivers with a full driving license and access to their own vehicle.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.