Care Assistant

Overview

Full driver’s licence and access to own vehicle are essential.

Salary

Pay structure is as follows:

• £11.44 per hour on weekdays
• £13 per hour on weekends
• Living at Home pay travel time, as well as a mileage rate of 30p per mile

Benefits

• Private Aviva Healthcare Insurance: Add A Family Members Too!
• £250 Welcome Bonus On Completion Of 12-Week Probation
• £250 Refer A Friend Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Travel Time
• Paid SCW Registration Fee
• Uplifted Pay on Bank Holidays
• Fortnightly Pay
• £11.44 to £13 per hour and 30p Mileage Allowance
• Holiday Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Guaranteed Hour Contracts Offered
• City & Guilds (NVQ) Accredited Training Provided
• As a Private Business, Most Calls Are a Minimum of One Hour
• Private Clients: No Council Contracts; Ample Time With Clients
• Full Training & Mentoring Programme
• Real Career Progression
• Great Job Satisfaction
• Free Registration for Your Blue Light Card

Scope of the Work

Living at Home's runs start at approximately 7am until 2pm, and 4pm until 10pm.

Living at Home also provide block-hour sitting services with Living at Home's clients.

The Care Assistant Role

Living at Home is looking for a care assistant to support Living at Home's clients in their day-to-day lives, from personal care to social activities.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Supporting people with personal care
• Making meals
• Visiting local community centres and family
• Supporting with medication management
• Attending medical appointments
• Household tasks

Personal Specification

• Good time keeping
• Attention to detail
• Strong communicator
• Willingness to learn
• Must be a car owner with a full driving licence
• Must have a smartphone capable of using Living at Home's app

Personal Qualities

• Emotionally intelligent
• Empathetic
• Friendly
• Reliable

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or in a similar role, Living at Home would love to hear from you.

However, if you do not have experience, Living at Home provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply.