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 own 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 and 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 – 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
Light housekeeping – ensuring their home is safe and tidy
Shopping, run errands and accompanying to appointments
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life.
We offer…
Recruitment Assessment Programme - no charge
Award winning Home Instead on-going training, & Care Certificate training. We are the only care company who provides accredited City & Guilds Qualifications too!
On-Call support 24/7 - Additional training from our in house Registered Nurse
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, but any PPE etc is provided
We work together on what's best for you and for our clients - many of our team work only a few hours a week, (between 12 - 20hrs) with a regular pattern of work so if you can help our client with breakfast, we ask you to help every other weekend to keep a consistent schedule. Guaranteed hours or zero hours contracts +holiday +pension+paid travel allowance between calls.
We are looking for someone with experience of helping others, maybe personal experience of caring for a family member. Formal care experience isn't required - we provide full paid training. 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 but you don't need to be Star Baker!!)
You will be over 18 - being a car driver is advantageous as many of our clients live in a rural location.
If you enjoy caring for others, and know the warm glow inside when you have helped someone, we would love to hear from you. Further information or to apply for this role please contact Bev - [email protected] 01858 540317
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.