Care Assistant

Company: Home Instead Hereford (award-winning and rated ‘Good’ by CQC)

Location: In and around Herefordshire HR2, HR9, HR4, HR1 areas

Pay: From £14.75 per hour to £16.50.

DOUBLE PAY on bank holidays.

Working hours per week: Minimum hours are 16 per week, maximum full time, e.g. 40 hours per week, which will include 2 evenings and every other weekend.

EXCELLENT shift patterns

• 0700 - 1500
• 1500 - 2200

Role Overview: You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be.

Who are you? People like being around you. You are kind, compassionate, reliable, committed and person-centred.  You are an honest person who has an innate sense of warmth and friendliness. You’re able to facilitate positive client relationships and you show excellent communication skills. You have excellent organisational ability and good time management skills.

FANTASTIC working benefits with Home Instead Hereford

• Excellent rates of pay, we pay our Care Professionals double pay on Bank Holidays.
• We pay 39p per mile fuel expenses between your calls and when taking our clients on any outing.
• No visits for less than 1 hour.
• Rewards scheme.
• Blue Light Card fee paid.
• We pay you for undertaking your training and will support your ongoing career development.
• You will achieve the City and Guilds Care Certificate in Dementia & End of Life.
• You don't wear a uniform, and we provide you with your PPE.
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme to support you through difficult times, with 24/7 confidential support.
• Referral schemes and discount schemes also available.
• Paid annual leave.
• Ongoing support from the office, with regular contact and face to face visits from our client supervisors
• Working for a team that feels like family.

You do not need any specific qualification for this role but being over the age of 18 and a driver with access to your own car is essential. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

You will be supporting our clients to stay in their own homes, helping to keep them safe, happy and as independent as they can be.  You will visit our clients in their home and provide a variety of services to help promote quality of life.

Companionship and meaningful social interactions.  Taking clients to appointments and social events.

• Meal preparation and light housework, help with shopping.
• Personal care.  Washing, dressing, medication support

What do staff say about working with us?

"I have worked for Home Instead for several years and genuinely love being part of the team. What makes Home Instead different is how much effort the office team puts into matching Care Professionals with clients. They take the time to understand both the client’s needs and our personalities and interests, which helps build real relationships and continuity of care.

I have been able to support clients over a long period of time and become someone they know and trust. The office team is always approachable, supportive and listens to our views. It really feels like we all work together with one goal in mind – providing the best possible care and helping our clients continue living independently at home.”

What Happens Next

Apply today and our recruitment team will contact you within 24 hours. Interviews arranged quickly - start as soon as you’re ready.  Alternatively. please contact our Recruitment team on 01432 804190.

Come and make a difference in people’s lives and work in a role that YOU can be proud of.

Please note:

• We do not offer any form of sponsorship.
• A UK driving licence is required for this role.
• You do require your own vehicle for this role with business class 1 insurance.

We can’t wait to hear from you!