Company Description
At Home Instead, we offer industry-leading care and support to adults in their own homes in the local area. Our Care Assistants benefit from award-winning training and ongoing support throughout their career journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinson's and End of Life Care. We are committed to changing the face of ageing through delivering quality care to our clients and best-in-class education to our Care Assistants.
We match our live-in Care Assistants to our client's needs, with mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support. We're looking for compassionate individuals to provide dedicated live-in care to promote our clients' independence and dignity at home.
Job Description
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing live-in care in client's homes.
- Offer companionship, conversation and accompanying clients to take part in their chosen activities.
- Support the client to be an active member in their care, involving them in a variety of activities (for example, picking out clothes and preparing meals).
- Performing light housekeeping tasks around the client's home.
- Help with shopping and deliveries.
- Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming and support with continence care.
- Providing medication reminders or assisting with medication administration.
Within the client's home, you will be provided with a private room with a TV as well as access to Wi-Fi. Food will be provided by the client (or a food allowance arranged if preferred). Each day will include a two-hour break for the live-in Care Assistant, provided either by the client's family or another member of the client's care team.
On average, you will be likely to spend 8 hours in a 24-hour period carrying out your care duties as a live-in Care Assistant.
Qualifications
Though care experience isn't essential, it is preferred for applicants for a live-in role. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.
Must have a means of transport as clients may like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas.
Essential criteria for this role:
- Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
- Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
- Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
- Excellent time-keeper who is organised and reliable.
Additional Information
Benefits of working at Home Instead Gloucester and The Forest of Dean:
- Professional development opportunities including City & Guilds accredited courses and the option to enrol in a paid-for Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Become part of a friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to be involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead Charities.
- Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more.
- Complimentary wellness programme with access to 24-hour wellbeing support as well as financial resources, access to healthcare and counselling.
- Support from our 24-hour on-call team to help you with any queries or concerns.
Find out what our clients and Care Assistants have to say about us on homecare.co.uk by clicking here.
Contact us today to kick-start your career in care! You can ring us on 01452 341975to learn more about what we have to offer, or apply now and one of our team members will contact you.
