Care Assistant

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Home Instead team working in the Woking area.

Pay: £14 - £15.50 an hour PLUS double time on bank holidays.

Hours per week: We have contracts for staff to work anything 20 hours + per week.

Working times: We have excellent working hours to suit EVERYONE which are:

• 7:30-14:30
• 16:30-22:30
• 7:30-22:30
• Please note, we can offer other shift patterns to suit people’s personal needs.

Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead Guildford and Woking?

• Guaranteed hours and salaried positions available- From Part- time- Full Time
• Career Progression- We will support you to develop a rewarding career with us, from becoming a Mentor to a Senior Care Professional- we will guide and support you on your journey.
• Hours to work around your lifestyle
• Minimum of 1 hour Visits – we don’t believe good care can be delivered in less time
• Excellent Pay from £14 to £15.50 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays.
• Mileage paid
• Employee Benefits Scheme - with discounts on shopping, restaurants and more
• Workplace pension
• Holiday pay
• Enhanced pay rate on bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• 24/7 support from the office team and your mentor
• Employee assistance program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Variety of working patterns available

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Team player
• Reliable
• You have access to your own car
• You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)

Key responsibilities:

• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation, medication ,and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
• We will arrange an interview with you.
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
• Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
• ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you.