Care Professional at Home Instead in Taunton, England, gb

Company Description

We’re proud to be an award‑winning home care provider rated outstanding by CQC.

What We Offer You:

£13.30 an hour on weekdays & £14.10 on weekends PLUS DOUBLE PAY on Bank Holiday. Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile. Morning/Evening shifts – great around study, childcare or another job

• Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
• Free PPE and full induction training
• Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Access exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of UK retailers, including discounted gym memberships, family days out, MOTs, servicing and more
• Build strong connections through our regular Care Professional coffee mornings
• Benefit from a dedicated mentoring scheme designed to support all new team members
• Stay informed and engaged with our monthly company newsletter
• Take advantage of convenient on-site free parking

If you're motivated by helping others and creating strong professional connections, you'll find genuine job satisfaction in a role where client relationships are at the heart of what we do.

Job Description

As a Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCS or Home Carer you’ll be supporting older adults with their evening routines, providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

• Morning/evening personal care (washing, toileting, dressing for bed)
• Giving medication support and support with mobility
• Preparing light meals, drinks and snacks
• Offering companionship and conversation at the end of the day
• Recording simple care notes after each visit
• Taking clients out into the community for socialising or appointments

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
• You have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer any form of Sponsorship)

Desirable:

• Level 4 English and IT literate
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude

Additional Information

What happens next?

• As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
• We will arrange an interview with you
• If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us