Company Description
At
Home Instead Stockport
we know how important it is for people in our local community to live where they feel most comfortable - at home. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to help us support others to stay independent in their own home.
Job Description
Morning shifts are 8am - 2pm or 9:15am - 2pm, including alternate weekends.
Evening shifts are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends.
At Home Instead we know you can't provide the highest standard of care with 15-minute calls, and no one wants to be rushed. That's why we have
minimum 1-hour calls
plus suitable travel time to ensure you can take your time with clients, with
mileage reimbursement. We
match
our Care Professionals and clients together based on
skills, personality and interests. All initial calls with a client who is new to you will be introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really
get to know
your client and their needs.
Benefits: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
plus
35p per mile. £26 - £28 per hour on bank holidays. Access to
early pay scheme
- be paid up to 50% of your monthly earnings instantly. No uniform, stay comfortable in
casual dress
alongside your free Home Instead satchel, ID badge and PPE. Paid face-to-face training
delivered by a Registered Nurse. Gain qualifications
- you will earn your
Care Certificate, and have the option to undertake your
Level 2 or 3 Diploma, or
City & Guilds
certificates. Refer a Friend Bonus
- you and your friend will earn
£250 EACH
per referral. Opportunities for
career progression
- many of our office staff started off as Care Professionals. Access to
Blue Light Card
and Home Instead discounts. We pay for your enhanced DBS check. Support of
local office
in Offerton with a score of
9.8/10 on homecare. 24-hour on call line. Regular team
Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings.
Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Home Care Assistant: Support with
household tasks
such as tidying, cleaning and laundry. Make, or assist to make your client's favourite
meals. Offer
companionship and social support, engaging with your client's
hobbies
and getting to know what they enjoy most. Support with
personal care
tasks such as showering, washing/styling hair, and getting changed. Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g.
to a cafe or a local garden centre. Write
accurate daily notes
and report any concerns as per company procedure. Administer
medication
and record appropriately.
Requirements: Experience is not required
due to our comprehensive in-house training. However, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage. You must have a full
driver's licence
and
your own vehicle. You must be
reliable and punctual
to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients. Must have a
caring, friendly personality
and be
happy to have a chat. Must be able to commit to our hours options and work
alternate weekends. Must live in or near
Stockport.
Sound interesting? Pop your application through, and let's have a chat!
Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship.