Company Description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider for home care and companionship services for older people.
Job Description
For this role, you must live in Stockport and work 8am-2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm shifts including alternate weekends. This is a part-time vacancy.
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 so memorable connections can be established. 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, doubled on bank holidays, plus 35p per mile.
* Access to early pay.
* No uniform, stay comfortable in casual dress.
* Paid face-to-face training plus opportunities for further development.
* Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* 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.
Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Care Assistant:
* Perform household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and tidying.
* 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 them.
* Support with personal care tasks such as showering, washing hair, and getting changed.
* Taking clients out to places of their choice e.g. the local shops or a café.
* Ensure transparent communication with clients and loved ones, offering first-rate care and comfort.
* Write accurate daily notes, keeping up strong communication with the office.
* Administer medication and record appropriately.
Requirements:
* Experience is not required; we offer 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 dependable transportation for various duties.
* 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.
Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship. As above, please note driving is essential.
Job Type: Part-time
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