Care Assistants - (part time) Walthamstow

Home Instead; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in London is seeking Care Professionals to enhance the quality of life for clients through companionship and personal support. This rewarding role requires a compassionate nature and a desire to help others, with flexible shifts available during the day and early evening. You will assist clients with personal care, daily tasks, and accompanying them to appointments. Training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary. If you're ready to make a difference in someone's life, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• No prior care qualifications or formal experience needed.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills.
• Live locally in London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Help with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments and activities.
• Document daily activities and communicate with management.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Respect for diverse backgrounds

Job description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in London Borough of Waltham Forest. Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job. As our clients live in their own homes, they need care visits that work around their lifestyle, we do not offer 24/7 care and generally calls are carried out between 7.30am and 10pm, as such can offer our Care Professionals a wide range of shifts to meet their needs too! You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become a Care Professional as we will provide you with our award-winning training. We have Care Professionals working for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work. The only thing you need to apply is a warm and compassionate nature, a people-orientated personality, a willingness to learn and live local in London Borough of Waltham Forest with spare time on weekdays and weekends (minimum of an hour). Home Instead offers great rates of pay and the support of a friendly and professional office team. All you need is 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 to be comfortable with spending time in the company of others. As well as gaining fulfilment for yourself, you will be really helping to reduce periods of loneliness and making a huge difference, your visits are so important to our clients.

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Home help - help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments, local activities or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• A passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
• You must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper
• Live within London Borough of Waltham Forest