Home Care Assistant - Harrogate

Carefound Home Care ,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Overview

Job Description

Being a professional home care assistant is a hugely rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's life. We can offer you a flexible career in your local area with the best employment package and the best support. This is why we are rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and 100% of our staff are proud to work for us. As a home care assistant in Harrogate you can earn on average 10.10 to 10.76 per hour with double time on bank holidays. You don't need prior experience as we provide full training to all our new carers. With a range of hours and working patterns available, this is perfect for people who are looking for either a weekend or weekday job, need a part-time role to fit around family responsibilities or want a full-time career. By committing to regular hours each week you will have continuity and flexibility in your day-to-day life. The responsibilities of this role are: * To provide outstanding care and support to our elderly clients in their own homes * Provide companionship and personal care * Basic help in the home, shopping and meal preparation support * Deliver specialist care based on training received such as dementia care or medication administration Apply online today or call Carol on 01423 774071 . Requirements * No experience required (since full training is provided) * Warm, patient and compassionate with a clear desire to support others * Enthusiastic and positive can do attitude * A valid driving licence and your own car * Must own a smartphone * You must have the Right to Work in the UK Benefits * The leading care team - rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, 24/7 local support, 1 hour minimum visits times * Flexible working hours - part-time options for regular days and times, guaranteed hours available * Fantastic rates of pay - 10.10 to 10.76 per hour with double time on bank holidays (represents an average of weekday & weekend pay rates) * Perks of being directly employed - mileage allowance (45p per mile), travel time uplift, paid holidays, pension, free company health plan, funded DBS check * Leading training - 5 day intensive induction which you are paid to attend, ongoing specialist care training, opportunity to achieve diploma qualifications * Genuine career progression - pay enhancements to recognise service and experience * Generous refer-a-friend scheme - up to 500 per referral Our application process is simple - we will contact you quickly if your application is successful and arrange a short phone interview followed by a face-to-face interview. Do something amazing and join our award winning, locally managed hourly care team today.