Home Care Assistant jobs in Plymouth
Supporting people to live independently in their homes is one of our key priorities, but there is currently a shortage of people to work in the home care sector to help us achieve this.
Did you know that by working as a home care assistant, you can choose the hours that suit you?
Maybe you want flexibility around school run times; maybe you are looking for weekend work; or maybe you want flexibility to fit in university or college work.
Not only does working in home care give you the flexibility to choose the hours that are right for you, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs you can choose.
As a home care assistant, you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people in Plymouth by giving them the support they need to live independently in their own homes.
No specific qualifications or background in care are required to become a home care assistant; what's more important is that you have a natural calling to care for people. All care providers in Plymouth provide you with the full training and support you need to become one of our exceptional caring champions.
As well as flexible hours, other benefits include:
- Paid holiday on top of your hourly rate
- Mileage and travel time are paid
Interested?
Fill out the work-in-care form below, and one of our dedicated recruitment advisors will be in touch.
Free support for applicants
Free support for applicants will be provided through Skills Launchpad Plymouth, the city's one-stop-shop for skills, training, education, careers, and jobs.
We will offer you:
- access to impartial careers information, advice and guidance
- a 1:1 face-to-face skills assessment to identify your transferable skills and values-based behaviours to help you more confidently apply for jobs in care
- Help prepare for interview in a care setting
- the opportunity to gain entry-level Care skills to build confidence
- support for mental health and well-being
- advice to overcome barriers to starting work, including access to financial support for work clothing, initial travel costs, and guidance on benefits calculations
- access to ongoing training and skills development once you get started to continue up-skilling and developing your career in Care
For claimants: If there is a barrier to starting work and you need financial support, then please contact your job centre work coach to be considered for the flexible support funding. This could be used, for example, to purchase work clothes, a photo ID, full birth certificates, and initial travel to work costs. Childcare costs can be applied for when you are on DWP-approved training courses; however, these must be OFSTED-registered childcare providers.
Offers of employment will be dependent upon an interview, suitable references, the completion of mandatory training, and an enhanced DBS check. Individuals will be required to travel between various locations across the city.
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