Trainee Care Assistant - Community

Care at Home Services is a long-standing family run care company, providing domiciliary care through our Care branches, located across Kent and Sussex. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding levels of home care to our many clients within their local communities, and in nurturing our staff to reach their full potential.

Our amazing teams are looking to recruit new Care staff to work a variety of shift patterns – these include working hours of 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm and alternate weekends.

You will need to deliver commitment and compassion to both the clients and the role itself, deliver the highest standard of care, allow clients to remain as independent as possible and enjoy working alone and as part of a team. Being adaptable and personable is essential.

The role itself is varied, hard work but incredibly rewarding, you must be willing to provide the following:

· Assist with all personal care needs – washing/dressing/toileting

· Medication Support

· Meal Preparation

· Light Domestic duties/shopping when required

· Social and Emotional Support – to include Community outings and Companionship calls

· Any additional tasks as needed

As a direct employee, we will provide:

· Competitive rates of pay – above industry average in most locations

· 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

· Free Uniform and Free DBS

· Paid In House training and Shadowing

· Funded development – NVQ 2, 3 and further training, internal promotions are encouraged and supported

· Flexible working patterns, a few hours a week to full time positions on a pre-planned rota

· Mileage enhancement, Refer a Friend Scheme

· Earlypay Scheme

· Free Employee Counselling and Support service, Access to Mental Health First Aider

· Access to Blue Light Card

· Years of Service Award

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At Care at Home Services we are committed to providing a Covid 19 safe work space, we test our employees weekly for Coronavirus. Our training facilities remain safe and socially distanced environments.

Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential due to location.

You must be 18+ to be considered for the role, and be willing to undertake a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you feel that you meet the requirements and are ready to make a difference to someone, apply to us today! Our Tunbridge Wells based Recruitment Team are ready for your call! Why not contact us direct on 01892 531675!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £13.00-£14.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person