Care Assistant

Job Description Have you been looking to earn some extra cash, while keeping to your current commitments? Do you have a kind heart and want to make a difference in your community? Whatever your skills and experience, our Care Professional roles offer you the perfect opportunity to turn your kindness and compassion into a fulfilling career. We’re hiring care professionals to join our team on weekends. So, if you want to build relationships with clients over part of a weekend or the full weekend, then the choice is yours. You’ll support the smooth running of our services by ensuring the safety of our clients in their own homes. And you’ll get a choice of days you want to work. The weekend contracts available are: 8 hours on Saturday OR Sunday, to be available between the hours of 8am & 9.30pm - £124 for the day 8 hours on Saturday AND Sunday, to be available between the hours of 8am & 9pm - £250 for both days Join us and receive £200 for every care giver you refer* What you will bring: Help clients to remain happy, healthy, and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include: Companionship and wellbeing support Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments Help with washing, dressing or bathing. Qualifications Strong communication skills in English Valid driving license for transportation of clients Compassionate and patient demeanour when assisting clients At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer: Paid mileage Employee referral scheme, £200 for every Care Pro you refer Access to high street discounts & rewards We pay for your Blue Light Card Paid for DBS Fantastic career progression opportunities with our dedicated career pathway Access to Employee Assistance Programme Award-winning professional training & support. We provide in-house induction training from scratch, with opportunities for ongoing training and development Company Description Join our family of Care Professionals at Home Instead Wetherby & North Leeds and forge your career in kindness and compassion. Home Instead Wetherby, North Leeds & Horsforth is a leading provider of care services for older people within their own homes. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and to enable us to provide personalised support.