About this role
A Home Instead CAREGiver is a kind and friendly person, totally reliable, and compassionate with excellent communication skills. You will be working in a person's home, however the whole team provide support to you and the client. We are looking for someone who is happy to learn, contribute to the team, and can work under pressure when needed and will enjoy the rewards and responsibility.
A carer or personal assistant, provides the highest quality care. The primary responsibilities include
Maintaining a professional and friendly relationship with our client, their family, friends and others involved with their health and well-being
Personal Care – supporting with washing, dressing, grooming, continence care.
Companionship – conversation and good company - assist with writing letters enjoying a chat
Activities – accompanying to outings and social events, and encourage hobbies and pastimes
Plan, prepare and cook nutritious food - rediscovering favourite family recipes
Medication – collecting prescriptions, medication reminders
Home help such as light housekeeping – ensuring their home is safe, tidy and spotless
Shopping, run errands and accompanying to appointments
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
Care experience is required for this 30 hour a week position, but we will also provide full paid training so even if it has been a while since you worked in care or nursing, you will feel confident and well supported. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are reliable, trustworthy and respectful. Our clients may need support with mealtimes including making a proper meal (baking a cake would definitely be an asset!)
You will be over 18 - being a car driver is advantageous as many of our clients live in a rural location.
We offer…
Recruitment Assessment Programme - no charge
Award winning Home Instead on-going training,
On-Call support 24/7 Additional training from our in house Registered Nurse
Salary £10.60 and £12.50 at weekends, double on Public holidays + travel time + mileage allowance + holiday + pension!
Free Full Enhanced 12-month DBS
Access to free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
Employee Discounts at various stores.
Refer-A-Friend Scheme, up to £500 per referral.
Our CAREGivers do not wear uniform - we do provide all your PPE
Weekends are important so you have every other weekend free