Care Assistant

About us:

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This is not a Care Home BUT a Domiciliary company.

My Homecare Kingston is currently expanding the number of clients using our services, and as a result we are looking for kind, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed care workers to join our team. Our company ethos is to maintain the dignity, respect and independence of our clients as much as possible, and we care very much about maintaining our outstanding reputation as care providers.

The Director / Registered Manager of My Homecare Kingston has a background in nursing and the healthcare sector, and thus you can always expect management to understand the demands of the job. We operate both privately and take on contracts from the Royal Borough of Kingston council.

Flexible shifts: 7 hours to 36 hours available per week

Location: Kingston upon Thames

Duties: As a care assistant, you will be providing personal and domestic support to our vulnerable clients, ensuring the health, care and wellbeing needs of the individuals we support are met.

Job requirements:

· Experience in care is desirable but not essential as full training is provided

· Commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility and professionalism

· Good communication including verbal and written skills

· Full UK/ European Driving license preferred but not essential

Benefits:

· Equipment and PPE provided

· 28 days Holiday

· Flexible Shifts

· Training opportunities

· Mileage contribution

· Staff Support

· Pension contribution

Reviews:
1. ‘We have been using My Homecare for about 5 months now. It has made a huge difference to both my husband's and my life. Our carer comes in twice a week to help him shower and to change the bedsheets. What had previously been a necessary chore for him and me is now a high spot in the week. He looks forward to her visits and it gives me welcome times space. An excellent service.’

2. I cannot fault the care we receive for my nanny. The care is reliable, consistant and extremely caring. My nanny has dementia and we have found that the care provided has helped immensely to improve my nanny's quality of life and she is happy and comfortable. This has made a huge difference to us as a family.

My Homecare Kingston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 based on reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My Homecare Kingston has 12 reviews with an Average Rating of 4.9 out of 5.

*Reviews and quotes taken from
https://www.homecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432236083

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 36 months
Part-time hours: 7-36 per week

Salary: £10.00-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• What is your full post code? (We look for local people. We don't contact without this)
• Would you share the reason for your application for this position? For instance, are you a student seeking part-time employment or a caregiver seeking a new career opportunity?
• How do you commute around local? (Public Transport only, Bicycle or/and Driving my own Car)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Care Assistant in any setting: 1 year (preferred)
• Care Assistant in Domiciliary: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)
• Night shift (preferred)
• Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location: On the road