Community Care Assistant

Job description

Morning shifts are 8am - 2pm or 9:15am - 2pm, including alternate weekends. Evening shifts are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends. At Home Instead we know you can't provide the highest standard of care with 15-minute calls, and no one wants to be rushed. That's why we have minimum 1-hour calls plus suitable travel time to ensure you can take your time with clients, with mileage reimbursement . We match our Care Professionals and clients together based on skills, personality and interests . All initial calls with a client who is new to you will be introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really get to know your client and their needs. Benefits: £13.00-£14.00 per hour plus 35p per mile. £26 - £28 per hour on bank holidays. Access to early pay scheme - be paid up to 50% of your monthly earnings instantly. No uniform, stay comfortable in casual dress alongside your free Home Instead satchel, ID badge and PPE. Paid face-to-face training delivered by a Registered Nurse. Gain qualifications - you will earn your Care Certificate , and have the option to undertake your Level 2 or 3 Diploma , or City & Guilds certificates. Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral. Opportunities for career progression - many of our office staff started off as Care Professionals. Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts. We pay for your enhanced DBS check . Support of local office in Offerton with a score of 9.8/10 on homecare. 24-hour on call line. Regular team Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings. Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Home Care Assistant: Support with household tasks such as tidying, cleaning and laundry. Make, or assist to make your client's favourite meals. Offer companionship and social support , engaging with your client's hobbies and getting to know what they enjoy most. Support with personal care tasks such as showering, washing/styling hair, and getting changed. Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g. to a cafe or a local garden centre. Write accurate daily notes and report any concerns as per company procedure. Administer medication and record appropriately. Requirements: Experience is not required due to our comprehensive in-house training. However, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage. You must have a full driver's licence and your own vehicle . You must be reliable and punctual to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients. Must have a caring, friendly personality and be happy to have a chat. Must be able to commit to our hours options and work alternate weekends. Must live in or near Stockport. Sound interesting? Pop your application through, and let's have a chat! Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship. At Home Instead Stockport we know how important it is for people in our local community to live where they feel most comfortable - at home. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to help us support others to stay independent in their own home.