Home Care Assistant

Company Description

Home Instead Chichester & Bognor Regis is a local care service, and we are proud to be rated "OUTSTANDING" by the Care Quality Commission.

Do you want to change somebody’s life for the better every day?

Whether that’s simply keeping our clients company, or offering more advanced personal or dementia care. We’ll give you all the training you need to confidently make the role your own.

As a Care Professional, you can make a world of difference to people’s lives the minute you step through your client’s door, helping them to live independently, at home, with exceptional care. So, if you just can’t help but care, you’ll find your role at Home Instead Chichester.

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time and part-time Care Professional to provide support to our clients in living in Chichester & surrounding areas.

Two client visits are never the same. You will support your clients to live happy, independent lives by providing:

• Support with personal care and to get dressed
• Companionship and trips out the house
• Preparation and support with meals
• Help around the home

Qualifications

So, what's truly essential?

Genuine empathy, oodles of patience, and a hearty sense of humour. Your genuine kindness will transform a lonely afternoon into a brighter day for someone who needs it. Don't worry if you've never done this before—we'll support you with plenty of training to give you confidence.

Plus, with a variety of hours available covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends, we'll work with you to find a schedule that suits both you and our clients.

*Please note - we are not currently offering sponsorship*

Additional Information

Why are we different at Home Instead?

• We take care to match you with our clients based on hobbies and interests
• Competitive salary, £25,000 to £29,000 per annum and x 1.5 pay on bank holidays
• All visits are a minimum of an hour meaning you can build meaningful relationships
• Flexible working patterns & varied contract types to fit around your lifestyle
• Paid mileage, 45p per mile & paid car MOT
• Referral scheme - £250 per referral
• Paid training & shadowing visits
• Ongoing support from Team Leaders
• Regular team meet-ups and social events
• Award winning training, including Care Certification, City & Guilds Dementia Training and Parkinson’s Disease specialist training
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to employee assistance programme