Care Assistant in Gloucester and Forest of Dean (GA)

Care is about the joy of giving, but it's only joyful if it is unrushed and relationship-led. That is why at Home Instead, the UK's #1 rated home care brand, we provide visits that are a minimum of one hour to enable our community of Care Professionals to build friendly but professional relationships with our clients. We’re proud to support our clients at home to promote their independence and dignity in later life.

Our growing team has recently been awarded ‘Top 20 Rated Home Care Provider in South West England’ by homecare.co.uk, the leading home care review website.

Our Care Professionals are reliable and responsible to enable them to build trust with their clients. They are thoughtful and compassionate to treat others with dignity and respect. Importantly, they are able to share their heart and be themselves.

To help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes, your responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and wellbeing support.
• Aid with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework.
• Help to access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments.
• Assistance with personal care and medication support.

You don't need any specific qualifications or experience to become a Care Professional with Home Instead, you just need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle to enable you to travel from client to client.

Benefits:

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:

• Competitive pay - from £12.32 to £13.44 per hour (including guaranteed holiday pay). Bank holidays are paid double time. 
• Call duration is a minimum of one hour - with client matching for continuity.
• Part-time and full-time hours available - from 5 to 40 hours a week to suit your lifestyle!
• 24-hour on-call support.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award-winning training and opportunities to enrol on NVQ L2 or 3. 
• Pension scheme.
• Employee referral bonus programme - refer a new Care Professional and receive an exclusive bonus!
• Mileage - paid separately.
• Other benefits - exclusive discounts scheme for shopping and utilities and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Hear from one of our Care Professionals:

“I didn’t know I wanted to work in care, but I knew I wanted to work for a company like Home Instead. With full training and support, I was able to start a new, rewarding career while learning on the job.”

Tamika, Care Professional Home Instead Gloucester and the Forest of Dean

Are you ready to become a Care Professional and give back to the local community? Visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/gloucester to learn more about us, or call our office on 01452 341975.