Care worker

Home Instead Senior Care; Leigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care agency in Leigh is seeking empathetic care professionals to enhance the lives of clients through personalized care. Responsibilities include personal support, companionship, and assistance with everyday tasks. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence, access to a reliable car, and the right to work in the UK. Experience is appreciated but not required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence with access to a fully insured car.
• Experience in care is valuable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Ensure clients have meaningful social interaction.
• Help with tasks like meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social events.
• Assist with medication management.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

Join our dedicated team of care professionals at Home Instead Leigh. We provide excellent care to our wonderful clients. Our mission is to support our clients in living their lives to the fullest, with the upmost dignity and respect.

We are seeking empathetic and reliable care professionals to assist our clients in their own homes. Your role will be important in enhancing their quality of life by providing personalized care and compassion. You will need a full UK drivers licence with access to a reliable car and full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction as part of your visits.
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompanying to appointments, shopping, or attending social/community events.
• Assisting your client with their medication.

Qualifications

• You have the right to work in the UK
• You have a full driving licence and access to a fully insured car
• You have a warm heart and caring nature and love a chat
• You are reliable and responsible
• You live locally or are happy to travel to our clients
• You have good communication skills both verbally and written
• Experience in care (personal, dementia or other) is valuable; however full training will be given

Additional Information

The role is subject to satisfactory referencing and an enhanced DBS.

Join our team as a care professional and make a difference in the lives of those who are in need of care and support.

please contact Kirsty Roe our Recruiter & Trainer on 01942 877294 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

We are NOT offering sponsorship to applicants at this time.