Job Description

Right at Home provides premium quality homecare to older people, those living with dementia and other vulnerable adults living within our local communities.

We are seeking a caring, reliable and personable individual to join our friendly team of Care Assistants in supporting a lovely client in their own home. Previous experience of supporting people living with dementia is required for this role. If you are an experienced professional Carer or you have looked after a family member living with dementia this could be perfect for you.

Working pattern required

Available Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30am to 1:30pm, and alternate weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) 9:30am to 1:30pm. Regular clients, one-hour calls (some calls longer) so you'll really get to know your clients and be able to offer them quality time.

Pay & benefits

From 14.05 per hour, weekdays (daytime). From 16.20 per hour, evenings & weekends. 21.08-28.10 per hour bank holidays. Plus paid holiday (28 days pro-rata, equivalent to an additional 12.07% on top of your base pay). Plus paid mileage (35p per mile) Excellent, paid induction and training. Pension scheme. Blue Light discount card.

Duties

Within this role you will be caring for clients living with various health challenges, including living with dementia. Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day. Housekeeping, food shopping and meal preparation. Companionship and taking clients out. Administering medication. Personal care including assisting clients with washing and dressing.

Requirements of the role

Full, valid UK or EU/EEA driving license and own vehicle. Right to work in the UK - we do not have licence to issue CoS Caring attitude and passion to help others. Reliable team player with a positive attitude and a flair for care. Live within 10 miles of Wokingham and Woodley, Reading.

Interested?

Apply now!

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. We also encourage applications from all sectors, e.g: Retail Sales Assistant, Customer Service, Hairdresser, Beautician, Receptionist, Administrator, Cleaner, or any role in hospitality.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.05-16.20 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Shift:

Day shift
Application question(s):

We do not have licence to issue CoS. If you require CoS to work in the UK please do not apply. Please confirm you do not require CoS to work in the UK. Do you live within 10 miles of Wokingham Berkshire?
Experience:

Dementia care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and use of car (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person