Company Description
Home Instead Belfast is expanding our fantastic team of Care Professionals and we’re looking for caring, compassionate people who are genuinely interested in a career in care to support our wonderful elderly clients to remain independently living at home.
Job Description
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at Home Instead based in Belfast and surrounding areas.
Location: This particular role is based in the Belfast area.
Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of £12.00 per hour
You can also work longer days if you'd like to increase your hours.
We pride ourselves on having the most flexible hours in home care.
We ask people to commit to the same days each week with the same regular core shift times (incl alternate weekends) so that they can be matched with regular clients.
Are you a team player? Are you methodical, driven, hard working and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Then we want to hear from you!
Benefits / Package
- Market leading hourly wage of £12 an hour
- Minimum 1 hour visits with each client
- Guaranteed hours contracts
- Paid travel allowance in between calls (at the same rate)
- Investment in your personal development - level 2 and 3 supported
- Employee referral bonus programme - £100 for each referral
- A well-established homecare provider who invests in their team
- A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives everyday.
- Excellent management and supportive staff.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- We really care about our workforce.
Who are we?
At Home Instead Belfast we offer a Domiciliary Care service, providing Care Coordination, Companionship, personal care to support clients in their daily living in the comfort of their own homes.
We provide “relationship-based” care so that our clients get to know the same group of people who are supporting them. Our visits are always a minimum of 1 hour so there is opportunity to provide companionship to the client as well as the essential tasks they need support with. We provide care that has been described by other social care professionals as the “Marks & Spencers” of home care – professional, caring and of a quality that we would want for our own families.
We always introduce new clients and care professionals to each other so neither person is a stranger to the other.
What values do we look for in our staff?
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
- To maintain Professionalism at all times.
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Happiness and Honesty – we encourage team members to consider how these values apply to their roles and interview against these values.
- Our mission is to Build Relationships, Enrich Lives and Care for People.
Key responsibilities:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Essential criteria:
- Positive person.
- Willing to be a team player.
- Professional manner at all times
- Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
- Your own car.
- 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. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Remember to check out our Facebook page to see and learn more about our amazing team - www.facebook.com/HomeInsteadBelfast
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What location are you based please?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? We do not offer sponsorship.
- Do you have you own car to use for work?
- Would you consider yourself a kind and compassionate person looking to make a difference in other people's lives?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Additional Information
Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
Why Home Instead?
- Minimum of 1 hour visits and same clients you will visit each week
- Paid shadows, introductions and training on completion of the 2 day Learning and Development Programme
- Client and Care Professional matching service
- Flexible working hours
- Free AccessNI
- CQC rated outstanding
Pay & benefits:
- £12 weekdays/£12.50 weekends
- 28 Paid holiday, Pro Rata
- Company Pension scheme
- Health Care Scheme
- Store discounts
- £100 Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Up to 40p per mile
- Opportunities for career progression
- Social Events
- PPE provided
Opportunities:
- Learning and Development Opportunities
