Pay: £14.00-£15.75 per hour
Job Description:
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Full time Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Walfinch Woking and Guildford.
GUARANTEED HOURS AVAILABLE
Pay rate - We offer excellent pay rates of £14.00 Weekdays and £15.75 on weekends PLUS 45p per Mile.
Please note: Due to the needs and requests of the people we care for, we are currently recruiting FEMALES only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement of this position in accordance with Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010.
Working times:
- We are flexible with working times, however all staff are expected to have some evening availability and work alternate weekends.
- All staff will be able to do a selection of early mornings or late evenings.
- All staff typically work between 7am and 10pm
- Early shift - 7am to 12pm shifts
- Mid shift - 12pm to 4pm shifts
- Afternoon shift - 2pm to 6pm shifts
- Evening shift - 6pm to 10pm shifts
Are you a team player? Are you motivated by helping other people, driven to make other people happy? Hard working and determined to make a difference in people’s lives everyday? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you!
What amazing benefits can we offer you?
- Excellent pay rates of £14 per hour midweek and £15.75 on weekends.
- DOUBLE PAY on bank holidays.
- Company pension after 3 Months
- Blue Light card.
- Continuous development and learning opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that fit around your personal life, whether it's part-time, full-time, or even specific hours that suit you.
- Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals by providing essential care and support, helping them maintain their independence at home.
- Ongoing Training and Development: Access continuous training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a caring and supportive team, with managers and colleagues who value and encourage your contributions.
- Competitive Pay: Receive competitive wages.
- Career Progression: Opportunities to advance your career within the organisation, from care worker to senior roles, and even management positions.
- Employee Benefits: Take advantage of a range of employee benefits, such as paid holidays, pension schemes, and Blue light card.
- Travel Allowances: Receive mileage 45p per mile helping to offset transportation costs.
- Variety in Work: Experience diverse daily tasks, working with different clients and adapting to their unique needs, making no two days the same.
- Personal Fulfilment: Gain personal satisfaction from building relationships with clients and their families, knowing that your work has a positive impact on their quality of life.
Who are we and what should you choose to work WITH us, not for us…
Walfinch is a national brand providing the highest level of quality, compassionate hourly at-home care and 24/7 live-in care. We are locally owned but nationally known.
Our carers are not only highly trained professionals but compassionate individuals, thoroughly vetted and selected for their empathy and dedication. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring they receive care that is not just about meeting needs but enhancing their quality of life. We are looking for excellent people to work in our care team and provide an outstanding level of care for our Client’s.
Walfinch is a care provider that truly values and empowers its team, recognising that great carers bring far more than just compassion and dedication to their roles. They actively encourage staff to share and develop their wider skills and interests, whether that’s a flair for social media, strong organisational and admin abilities, or creative talents that can enhance client engagement. By supporting carers to incorporate these strengths into their working hours, Walfinch creates a more fulfilling and dynamic workplace where individuals can grow, feel valued, and make an even greater impact both within the team and in the lives of the people they support.
What values do we look for in our staff?
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- To be Kind, caring and empathetic.
- Patience, empathy, integrity and trustworthiness
- We want to speak with staff who have a ‘can do’ attitude
- To show a professional attitude at all times
- We look for people with a story to tell and you genuinely wake up on a morning looking forward to helping other people.
- A natural passion for companionship where you really enjoy helping other people.
- To maintain Professionalism at all times
- Be able to cook basic meals for the people we care for
- If staff have can speak Afrikaans this would be a bonus.
Key responsibilities:
- We provide Care in the community in Clients own homes.
- We can assist client with shopping needs.
- Home care doesn't mean staying at home, it can be about getting out and about and thriving in the outdoors, or it can mean encouraging people to pick up their hobbies again.
- Personal care such as personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare.
- Making sure that the people you care for live happy, fun and independent lives.
- To provide one to one support, with day to day living tasks to enable people to thrive in their own homes and remain as independent and active for as long as they can. We follow the Mum Test.
- We tailor support to ensure the client still has control, peace of mind, they remain in familiar surroundings, their support plan is flexible, they are provided with companionship from friendly carers, and their care is cost affective to suit them and their needs.
Essential criteria:
- You’re a positive person who sees optimism in every situation.
- You’re a team player and can also use your initiative when you have to.
- You show a professional manner at all times.
- Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
- Your own car is needed for this role.
- Female staff only due to the needs of our Clients.
- We do not offer sponsorship.
- Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).
Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role. We are very much interested in your values as a person and we provide excellent training for all staff.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
Become part of the Walfinch Family! We pride ourselves on being so much more than just an employer, we are a supportive, friendly network of people with a passion for caring and supporting others and supporting you in your role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car for work use?
- Do you require sponsorship?
- What location of Woking are you based please?
- Are you available to work some evenings and alternate weekends? This is a requirement.
- Due to the needs and requests of the people we care for, we are currently recruiting FEMALES only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement of this position in accordance with Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010. Please can you confirm?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
