Home Care Assistant

Neways at Home; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run home care service in Weymouth seeks dedicated carers to enhance the lives of clients in their homes. This role offers opportunities for career advancement, fixed weekly contracts, and unique perks like travel time pay and annual service allowances. Join us to make a meaningful difference!

Benefits

Weekend pay premium of £1 per hour

Bank holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate

Paid initial and ongoing training

28 days of annual leave (pro rata)

Annual Car Service allowance

Annual tyres change allowance

Joining bonus and Staff referral bonus

Free DBS check and update service bonus

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Some care experience is desirable; full training will be provided.
• Reliability, punctuality, and integrity are crucial traits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals at clients' homes.
• Assist with personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Provide companionship through activities such as outings.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Integrity

Passion for care

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Neways at Home is a family-run home care and live-in care service based in Weymouth. We are supported by an experienced team of professionals who runs care homes(e.g. Chestnuts Care Home, Weymouth) and other home care locations in the UK. Our mission is to provide outstanding care to elderly people and empowerthem to live independently in their own homes.We are a growing company looking to develop more services in Weymouth and Dorchester areas.

Role summary:

We seek dedicated and passionate carers to support our clients in their homes and enhance their daily lives.There are numerous opportunities for career advancement to senior roles or other departments based on experience and interests.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals at clients' homes
• Encourage timely eating and hydration
• Assist with personal care, including washing and dressing
• Prompt and support medication administration
• Provide companionship through activities such as outings or walks
• Perform light domestic duties and maintain cleanliness
• Uphold high care standards and be up-to-date with training and development
• Record all daily activities in our care delivery application
• Reporting all issues or concerns to the care coordination team

Key requirements:

• Valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• Passion for providing excellent care
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliability, punctuality, and integrity
• Some care experience is desirable; full training will be provided
• Fixed weekly contracts
• Weekend pay premium of £1 per hour
• Bank holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate
• Overtime pay of £1 extra per hour / £2 per hour extra for last min calls.
• Travel Time Pay
• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata based on contracted hours)
• Joining bonus and Staff referral bonus
• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Streamlined recruitment with a "Buddy" program
• Free DBS check and update service bonus

Unique perks:Annual Car Service allowance and Annual tyres change allowance.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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