At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their own homes.
- Company: Join a multi-award winning, family-run homecare business.
- Benefits: Earn £12.82/hour, enjoy guaranteed hours, and receive full training.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle required.
The predicted salary is between 12.82 - 12.82 £ per hour.
Join our multi-award winning team and become part of our family run business which very much has our carers at the heart. We are recruiting for caring and compassionate Homecare Assistants and have branches in Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Ripley.
Whether you are an experienced carer or looking for a career change, all we require is a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You will be supporting people in and around Ripley which includes these areas: Ripley, Belper, Kilburn, Heage, Ironville, Ambergate, Pentrich, Leabrooks, Codnor, Sawmills, Alferton, Swanwick and Pye Bridge.
Please do not complete this form if you require Sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing care and support to individuals living in their own home to a high standard
- Assisting clients with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
- Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
- Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate times
- Administering and organising medication
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
- Completing visit notes that are detailed, accurate and true.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Requirements and Expectations
- This post is open to female applicants only due to the nature of the role involving personal care and to meet the needs and preferences of our female clients. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role at present.
- No care experience necessary as full training is provided
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- We require all of our team to have full availability on each shift pattern they choose and to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- To practice empathy within the workplace
- Team player with good listening skills
- Positive attitude towards work and colleagues
- Leading through doing and setting good examples out in the community and to each other.
Company benefits and pay
What we offer:
- A choice of full time or part time shift patterns - Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours. We don’t offer zero hour contracts.
- Full time rota pattern - 30 minimum guaranteed weekly hours.
- Early set shift pattern - 20 minimum guaranteed weekly hours.
- Late set shift pattern - 15 minimum guaranteed weekly hours.
- Competitive rates of pay: £12.82 per hour - including weekdays and weekends - plus £2.10 per house that you visit
- Pension - Employer contributions
- Blue Light Card - Eligible to apply for the Blue Light Card and get access to discounts and rewards
- Continuous Training - which includes one week’s induction training in our award winning training centre (we pay you £425 for this) completing your Care Certificate, Advanced Dementia and End of Life training in your first year, and 4 days of paid CPD to use every year
- Supportive management - with out of hours on call support
- Breakfast and snacks - in the office for those busy days
- Free Uniform - we provide polo shirts and a fleece jacket, and also offer free trousers and trainers if you want them!
- Career progression - look at our website for more information about the career paths available.
Homecare Assistant - Ripley employer: Avanti Homecare Limited
Join our family-run business in Ripley, where we prioritise our carers and offer a supportive work culture that values empathy and teamwork. With guaranteed hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive training opportunities, we ensure that every Homecare Assistant can thrive and grow in their career while making a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy additional perks like a Blue Light Card for discounts, free uniforms, and a commitment to your professional development.
