Care Professional - Weekend (Uk Only)

Home Instead; Wembley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Wembley is looking for Care Professionals to deliver companionship and personal care to seniors. Responsibilities include engaging clients in activities, assistance with daily tasks, and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants should demonstrate excellent time management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality care. Comprehensive training is provided, and no prior care experience is required.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card

Referral Bonus Scheme

Health Assured 24/7 Helpline support

Mileage allowance

Career progression opportunities

Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Experience working with individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's is a plus.
• Good hygiene practices and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Offer companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide personal care including bathing and grooming.

Skills

Companionship and conversation

Time management

Communication

Respect for diverse backgrounds

Job description

At Home Instead, we offer top-notch non-medical care and companionship services for seniors, making us the leading provider worldwide. Our visits always last for at least an hour, and our award-winning training ensures that our Care Professionals deliver only the best care. 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 personalized support. We are proud of our excellent reputation for the quality care we provide to our clients.

Job Description

Companionship Services :

1. Offer companionship and conversation.
2. Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (e.g., clothing selection, hobbies, crafts).
3. Accompany clients to appointments and social events (e.g., visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings).

Home Help Services :

1. Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants).
2. Organize and tidy cupboards, check food expiry dates, and assist with shopping.
3. Possess knowledge about good food safety and the ability to cook a variety of meals from raw ingredients.
4. Assist with pet care.

Personal Care :

1. Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
2. Assist with continence care.
3. Consider and understand the perspectives of individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's.
4. Assist with morning and evening routines.

Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.

Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs, and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practices.

Excellent time management skills, organized and reliable.

Good hygiene practices, including personal hygiene and a professional appearance.

This role requires obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.

Reliable transportation or Class 1 business insurance if using own vehicle for work purposes.

Eligibility Criteria :

• Resident in the UK.
• All Right to Work documents available.
• No sponsorship available.
• Care experience preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• We encourage applications from all sections of the community to reflect the neighborhoods we serve.
• Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
• This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
• Benefits include:
• Free Blue Light Card - National Discount card for retailers.
• Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Health Assured 24/7 Helpline support.
• Mileage allowance.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications.
• Please note we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.