Care Professional/Care Assistant

Job description

Mornings, Evenings and Weekends Are you looking for something to do once you have dropped the kids off at school and have a few hours to spare in the morning, afternoons, evenings or even weekends. How about spending your time giving back to your local community by supporting vulnerable adults in your local area! We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heart who wants to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea. As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independently as possible in their own homes with your support. Responsibilities may include: Companionship Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops Meal preparation and light housework Building strong professional relationships Assistance with personal care and taking medications Daily exercise Support clients to get ready for the day What does being a Caregiver involve? Minimum 1- hour visits Shadowing before care starts with trainned care professional Introductions to all new clients Caregivers matched clients based on hobbies and interests. Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships Caregiver benefits: Award-winning training Pay rates Min £13.50 up to £14.00 Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates Travel expenses paid between clients Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications) Rewards scheme and Employee support line Care assistant social events Home Instead Benefits Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £100 Blue light card discount As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0207 938 4111 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. Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.