Loneliness companion (personal care)

Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole is an award winning, friendly local homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.

We are looking for friendly, reliable ambitious people, regardless of experience, to join our wonderful team of Loneliness companions (home care assistants).

You probably already have the skills you need to make a great Care Assistant but we will teach you everything you need to know with our industry-leading training.

So, if you enjoy giving back, then we need you. We are recruiting for carers to support vulnerable adults with positions available in Bournemouth or Poole who need care and assistance in their own home.

What we offer our Care Givers:

Premium hourly rates

• £14.40 to £15.52 with additional £2 per hour at weekends

• Enhanced bank holiday pay

• Holiday Pay

• Mileage expenses 34p per mile

• Travel time pay

• Mobile phone allowance

· DBS – fully refunded after 6 months of employment

· Flexible shifts close to home

· Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role

· Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work

· Going The Extra Mile Rewards

· Reliability bonus worth up to 4% of your pay

· An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do

· We pay for your Blue Light Card which offers 1000’s of discounts on the high street

· Company pension with NEST

· A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction

· The opportunity to be part of a ‘family feel’, supportive team of Care Assistants

Duties will include:

· Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day

· Personal care

· Administering medication

· Assisting Clients with washing and dressing

· Shopping

· Housekeeping

· Meal preparation

· Taking Clients for appointments or outings

Requirements of a Care Giver:

· Be available for some early mornings/evenings/alternate weekends 

· Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving license and have access to own vehicle

· Have a genuine passion to want to help others

· Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer or Heath Care Assistant we would love to hear from you. However, if you do not have experience, but you are kind and patient and find great satisfaction in helping people to allow them a great quality of life then this would be a suitable role for you. We provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply, for example: Customer Services, Retail, Hospitality, Hairdressers/ Beauticians, Nursery Nurses, Teaching Assistants, Caterer / Kitchen Porter and cleaners. This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.

Interested?

Apply now or call our friendly team to find out more information on 01202 280855.

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.