Care Professional- Whitstable

Home Instead; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Great rates of pay

Excellent support

Job summary

A prominent care provider for elderly individuals in Whitstable is seeking compassionate CAREGivers to join their team. This role focuses on providing personal support and companionship, requiring a sense of humour and patience. Essential skills include the ability to assist clients with daily activities, along with a valid driving licence and personal vehicle for visiting clients. The company offers industry-leading training and an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for visiting clients.
• Ability to listen and engage with clients.
• A driving licence and access to your own vehicle for visiting clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and care to elderly clients.
• Assist clients with daily tasks and activities.
• Listen to clients' stories and help them with their needs.
• Encourage social activities and accompany clients on outings when possible.

Skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Job description

Home Insteadis 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 CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

You must have a big smile that will make each client’s face light up when they welcome you at the door. As each day is varied, you’ll need to think on your feet…and it helps to be light on them too as clients often enjoy a dance following afternoon tea. A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen to a lifetime's worth of stories, and eyes to help them find their things if they’ve been misplaced! You don’t have to be a Michelin star cook but being able to make a cuppa “just right” is essential.

We don’t wear uniforms (it's friendlier that way) but you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves to cook in the kitchen, or bring in some flowers from the garden! Timekeeping is crucial, you should arrive on time, take your time to listen, take time to understand and take time to care - we measure time in hours, and each one matters.

A GCSE in history is not required, but helping a client relive their memories by flicking through a photo album together will be sure to make their day. You’ll need to bring oodles of patience, and a sense of humour. We’re a social bunch at Home Instead who love getting together for regular training (and parties!) and we’ll always be there to support you no matter what.

If you tick some of these boxes, then a job at Home Instead might tick yours. Apply online now and we’ll be in touch for a chat!

Qualifications

**Having a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for visiting our clients and assisting them in getting out and about in our community**

Additional Information

As a Care professional you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you.Please click on 'I'm Interested' and we'll be in touch.

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 DBS enhanced disclosure.

Apply now and discover the incredible satisfaction of making a real difference with Home Instead Canterbury.