Care Assistant - Weekends

Home Instead Senior Care; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Professionals. This fulfilling role involves providing essential support to elderly clients, including meal preparation, medication assistance, and companionship. With a focus on relationship-led care, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. The company offers fully paid training, competitive pay, and a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role. If you have a kind heart and a desire to help, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Paid mileage and travel time

Discount programs

Exclusive discounts at brand stores

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications needed, but experience with elderly is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, assist with medication, and provide companionship.
• Accompany clients to appointments and help with daily routines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Communication

Education

Experience in care setting

Voluntary experience with elderly

Tools

DBS enhanced disclosure

Full driving licence

Job description

Company Description

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 enable us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Do you have some time at the weekend? Would you like to make a difference in an elderly person's life?

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients, to join our team in the Rochdale Borough.

As a Care Professional, your client visits may consist of:

• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner preparation
• Help with medication and self-care
• Companionship
• Accompanying your clients to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Helping your clients get ready in the morning or with their nighttime routine

Qualifications

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable spending time in the company of others.

This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Full driving licence and own transport is a requirement.

Additional Information

What we provide:

• One hour minimum visit with clients to foster relationship-led care, complete tasks without rushing, and get to know your clients
• Fully paid training and a mentor during your first 12 weeks. Continued support from our office available around the clock
• Competitive pay between £13-£26 per hour
• Paid mileage and travel time
• Discount programs to support you and your family
• Exclusive discounts at big brand stores and more!