Home Care Assistant

Home Care Assistant

Small, well established, independent company. We are a friendly team providing domiciliary care to elderly people in Newark and surrounding villages.

Pay:

• Travel time paid at full hourly rate from beginning to end of shift.
• Time is paid at full hourly rate from beginning to end of shift (no gaps).
• £14 per hour on weekdays, £15.50 per hour on weekends
• Mileage 35p

Shifts:

• Full time only & Part time available... 20-30-40 hours
• Alternate weekends required
• Early shifts 7am-2/3pm, Lates 3:30-9pm
• Contract guarantees minimum weekly hours & includes 28 days fully paid annual holiday

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes, following care plans and support from senior colleagues
• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. We cover all kinds of support, from housework to end-of-life care
• Drive clients to appointments or outings as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Valid driver's licence & own vehicle
• Ability to provide compassionate care
• Strong communication skills in English
• Basic literacy skills for documentation and communication
• Experience in care preferred but not essential
• Must be reliable, patient, happy to both work alone and in a team
• Experience preferred but not essential as full, paid training is provided. Must have own transport
• Be within 11-12 miles from Newark
• Female only due to client preferences