Care Professional

Company Description

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK, AS WELL AS A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN VEHICLE. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

At Home Instead we believe in relationship-based care and aspire to offer consistency and reliability to our clients by matching our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies. We like to raise people’s expectations of what care is all about, which is why we are proud of our amazing Care Professionals. This is truly shown as 95% of our Care Professionals in North Devon & Exmoor say they would recommend us to a friend. We have been rated a 5* Employer by WorkBuzz in 2023, and we also hold a CQC rating of outstanding.

Job Description

Care Assistant Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £12.70 - £13.90 per hour, plus double pay for bank holidays
• Part-time hours available for weekend work
• Minimum 1-hour visits – so you have the time needed with the client
• Loyalty Bonus scheme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Mileage and travel time - paid separately
• Training - Paid award-winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/qualifications.
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers, and more

Care Assistant Responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1-hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high-quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying clients to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required; however, previous experience in health and social care or a customer service role is beneficial. We will provide all the training required for the position.

You must have good people skills, be calm, and able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the clients. A willingness to learn is also essential for the role of a Care Professional, as each client is different and no two days are exactly the same.

Additional Information

Click apply today or call Sophie at 01769 302003 to learn more.

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 a DBS Enhanced disclosure.