Company Description
WE NEED YOU, to support our elderly in the MORNINGS & EVENINGS and WEEKENDS
Home Instead is looking for caring, kind, empathetic care assistants to support "Betty", who has lived in her own home for 51 years, a home where she has brought up her children, a home that has precious memories. Betty is adamant she does not want to go into a care home, which is where Home Instead can help.
Betty looks forward to seeing the same care professional every day - you will become a friend and a fantastic support, a Care Professional that Betty trusts and relies on to start her day.
We are different to other care providers because we don't do any visits of less than 1 hour, this gives you quality time with your client. No rushing, just doing required tasks and activities that your client would like completed.
Competitive rates of pay £12.25 - £13.00 per hour with double pay on Bank Holidays.
Paid Mileage and Paid Travel Time to get you to and from your client: We believe in paying our staff fairly for their time.
Industry Leading Training: Our training programs have been produced to ensure you have the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Introductions and shadowing before going out on your own are a must, this ensures that you have confidence in knowing what the daily routine looks like.
Care Certificate: Once you have completed your extended training you will receive an industry recognised Care Certificate. Further qualifications are available after your probationary period, we believe in investing and developing our staff, giving them the opportunity to work towards a goal and furthering your career.
Job Description
So what is the role of a Care Professional? '
'It is the most rewarding job you can have', it's not like going to work, some of the comments from our existing Care Professionals.
- Becoming a care assistant involves supporting the most vulnerable in your community, it involves a variety of tasks.
- Do you have a passion for supporting others in a caring and compassionate way?
- You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you must be able to help provide nutritious meals and snacks during the day.
- You don't have to be a qualified nurse but you must be able to assist with medication reminders, this can be an important part of your job, you will get complete training for this.
- We don't need you to be a personal stylist but you will assist your client to select their clothes for the day after you have helped them with personal care.
- Are you able to be observant and notice changes which need to be reported?
Can you chat and communicate with a variety of people? You will build caring, meaningful relationships with client's, their families and healthcare professionals.
Our Care assistants are always reliable, trustworthy and are excellent timekeepers. It is important to be at your client's house on time as they look forward to seeing your smiling face.
Can you support client's in remote locations at the time they need support, are you willing to go the extra mile?
Must have flexibility to support client's for early morning, evenings and every other weekend as required.
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
Qualifications
Industry Leading Training: Our training programs have been produced to ensure you have the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Introductions and shadowing before going out on your own are a must, this ensures that you have confidence in knowing what the daily routine looks like.
Care Certificate: Once you have completed your extended training you will receive an industry recognised Care Certificate. Further qualifications are available after your probationary period, we believe in investing and developing our staff, giving them the opportunity to work towards a goal and furthering your career.
Additional Information
With Home Instead you won't be working back to back rushing about, getting stressed about being late. You will have enough time to get to clients with the knowledge you are getting paid to get there plus paid mileage. You often have time between clients to nip home, let the dog out, put the washing out or do some cleaning!
WE ARE A 5 STAR EMPLOYER AS REVIEWED BY OUR CARE PROFESSIONALS.
WE ARE IN THE TOP 20 NORTH EAST CARE COMPANIES rated 9.8 by our clients.
Quality care for those that need it.
You will also have theopportunity to purchase a Blue Light card giving you discounts on holidays, shopping, insurance and so much more. Discounts and benefits on high street stores, cinema's, eating out amongst lots of others.
Wellness programme to use at your leisure, ensuring that you can access support when you need it.
Ongoing 24/7 support: Our dedicated team are there to provide guidance and support whenever you need it. We believe that no question is a silly question.
Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.
Click apply to complete your application or call us at 07749 498538 to learn more.
