Care Assistant

Are you looking for 16-30 hours per week, then this may be the job for you! Home Instead Wigan are the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people who are wanting to continue living in their own home. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. This is a wonderful opportunity!

Shift patterns will consist of Morning shifts 07:00am-14:15pm and/or Late shifts 16:00pm-22:00pm. You will be required to work Alternative weekends.

At Home Instead Wigan, we can offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay of £13.25- £13.75 per hour, with double time on bank holidays
• Millage paid up to 45ppm
• Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
• Variety of shift patterns available
• All calls are a minimum 1 hour, where we match you with clients for continuity
• Paid Training – full onboarding programme where we provide award winning training
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme

As a carer for our clients, you will support with the following:

• Supporting clients with daily task, such as companionship and home help
• Assisting clients with a verity of personal support.
• Support them to travel to routine appointments and days out
• Prompt/support them to take their medication(s)
• Build a supporting relationship with clients and their wider family
• Document when you have completed your tasks
• Provide feedback to support the client’s ongoing person-centred care

• Have a caring nature
• Great communication skills
• willingness to make a difference in someone's life
• A can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Work as part of a team but also complete lone working
• Great time keeping

• Have a caring nature
• Great communication skills
• Refer a friend scheme - £250 
• willingness to make a difference in someone's life
• A can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Work as part of a team but also complete lone working
• Great time keeping

Please send over your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!!