CAREGiver/Home Care Assistant

Caregiver CAREGiver/Home Care AssistantPart-TimeBrentwood Posted 35 days agoWe have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Visiting Angels in Mid Essex and surrounding areas of Essex.Are you a team player? Are you motivated by helping other people, driven to make other people happy? Hard working and determined to make a difference in people’s lives everyday? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you!Pay RatesHome Care Assistant pay rate is £13.50 – £16.00 an hour. Bank holidays are paid at an excellent rate of £27 to £28 an hour!Working TimesMonday-FridayTwo weekends a monthWhy do people choose to work with our amazing team?We are passionate about providing high quality care tailored to the needs of our clientsExcellent hourly rate of £13.50 – £16.00 per hour5% annual pay increasePaid travel time between visits, plus a mileage allowance of 0.45 per mileDouble pay on Bank Holidays (£27 – £28)Access to family activities and recognition programmesReferral bonuses for bringing in your friendsOngoing training and development to help you grow in your roleWe enrich lives and are completely dependableWe are kind in our approach and flexible with staff and shift patternsWe support all our staff equally with an open door policyYou will have complete support from our Management teamWe have excellent retention rates – people choose to stay with us for a long time Who are we and what should you choose to work WITH us at Visiting Angels, not for us…Visiting Angels is a global leader in home care, providing exceptional care to clients for over 20 years. Our mission is to offer outstanding, personalised care while supporting our caregivers in every step of their journey. We focus on fostering independence, dignity, and comfort for our clients, and we believe every caregiver deserves to feel appreciated and respected.No previous care experience? We’ve Got You Covered!If you’re new to care, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Our comprehensive training will prepare you to succeed and build a rewarding career in care.What values do we look for in our staff?Excellent Communication Skills.To be Kind, caring and empathetic.We want to speak with staff who have a ‘can do’ attitudeTo show a professional attitude at all timesWe look for people with a story to tell and you genuinely wake up on a morning looking forward to helping other people.A natural passion for companionship where you really enjoy helping other people.To maintain Professionalism at all timesBe able to cook basic meals for the people we care forKey ResponsibilitiesWe offer person centred care packages tailored to suit each individual taking into account what their preferences and needs are, such as:Providing essential personal care to clients in a respectful, dignified mannerOffering emotional support and companionship, building trust and meaningful relationshipsAssisting with everyday tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeepingSupporting with medication reminders and personal hygiene routinesEnsuring a safe and comfortable environment for the people you care forEssential CriteriaYou’re a positive person who sees optimism in every situation.LoyaltyThoughtfulHonestCaringCompassionatePoliteSmartly turned outExcellent communication skillsFlexibleKnowledgeableEager to learnYou show a professional manner at all times.Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.Your own car is needed for this role.We do not offer sponsorship.Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).You do NOT need previous care experience to work with our team at Visiting Angels. We care about people’s values, what makes them happy, why they want to work in care and more importantly – how can they make people feel happy, safe and independent as much as possible.Become part of the Visiting Angels Family! We pride ourselves on being so much more than just an employer, we are a supportive, friendly network of people with a passion for caring and supporting others and supporting you in your role.We can’t wait to hear from you. 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