Care Professional

Home Instead; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Mileage reimbursement

Medical insurance

Award-winning training

Exclusive discounts scheme

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking experienced Care Professionals to join their Derry/Londonderry team. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and supporting clients with daily tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a driving license, care experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers excellent pay at £12.50 per hour, mileage reimbursement, medical insurance, and ongoing training. Join a community dedicated to enhancing the lives of elderly individuals by providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of care experience.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Good standard of written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments and shopping.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote well-being.

Skills

Compassionate care

Organization

Effective communication

Job description

Home Instead provides personalised home care services, including companionship, personal care, and live-in care, enabling older adults to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Our compassionate Care Professionals are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care tailored to each client's unique needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Care Professional with a passion for caring to join our Derry/Londonderry office.

We’re looking for Care Professionals who are enthusiastic about care, can bring respect and dignity to their clients, well organised and professional. Permanent Part time and flexible hours are available. Must have access to reliable transportation.

Job Description

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 to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - actively engage with clients in meaningful activities, conversations, and social interactions, promoting mental and emotional well-being.

Care Professional Benefits:

Excellent pay rates - £12.50per hour

Mileage paid at 30p

Medical Insurance - (extendable to family members)

Minimum 1 hour calls– so you have the time needed with client

Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities.

Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Qualifications

• Full driving license and access to vehicle
• Have at least 6 months care experience
• Be compassionate and professional
• Access NI check
• Good standard of written and verbal English

Additional Information

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values.

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us [e-mail]

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to Access NI disclosure.