Home Care Assistant

Posted 29 April 2024
Salary Up to £13.50 per hour
LocationLowestoft
Job type Permanent
Specialism Social Work
ReferenceBBBH59689_1714402179
Expiry 07 May 2024

Job description

Position: Home Care Assistant
Location: Lowestoft, NR32
Setting: Domiciliary Care, visiting clients at their homes
Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour + £500 sign-on bonus
Shift Pattern: Variable shifts on weekdays with alternate weekends

Time Recruitment is currently seeking Home Care Assistants to join a well-established national care provider in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This role offers the chance to become part of a dynamic care team dedicated to supporting clients in maintaining their independence and living with dignity within their own homes.

With 23 years of experience in the healthcare sector, our client is a highly regarded provider ranked among the top 20 large UK care groups by carehome.co.uk. They hold the leading position for work wellbeing, according to Indeed, and are committed to being a certified Living Wage employer.

Benefits:
* Thorough training program
* Blue Light Card scheme and referral bonuses (up to £500)
* DBS fees covered.
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement
* Reimbursement for MOT inspections and mileage
* Compensation for travel time between visits

Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the team to promote independence and deliver personal care to clients
* Maintain high standards of care service
* Assist with daily activities within clients' homes
* Pursue additional training for specialized care such as dementia, respite, and palliative care

Requirements:
* Minimum of NVQ level 2 in health care
* Preferably, prior experience in the healthcare sector
* Possession of a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle preferred but not essential
* Strong communication skills and empathy towards clients' needs
* Eligibility to work in the UK

This presents an excellent opportunity to join one of the country's leading care providers and gain valuable experience for career advancement.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.