Compassionate Home Care Professional | Growth & Perks

Home Instead; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus scheme

Health Assured helpline

Mileage allowance

Career progression opportunities

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job summary

Home Instead in the United Kingdom is seeking caring individuals to provide in-home support, companionship and practical help for clients in their own homes. You will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping and accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. A DBS check is required; we offer DBS processing, full training, flexible hours, mileage allowance, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Able to work independently and follow care instructions.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Good personal hygiene and a professional appearance.
• Ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Companionship: Spending quality time with clients, having conversations and supporting their hobbies and interests.
• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs.
• Home Help: Helping with light housekeeping, laundry, ironing, shopping and keeping the home tidy.
• Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.
• Medication Reminders: Providing reminders in line with the client's care plan.
• Appointments and Outings: Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities and local outings.
• Specialist Support: Supporting clients living with dementia, Alzheimer's and other age-related conditions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Reliability punctuality

DBS clearance

Job description

Home Instead in the United Kingdom is seeking caring individuals to provide in-home support, companionship and practical help for clients in their own homes. You will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping and accompany clients to appointments and activities.

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. A DBS check is required; we offer DBS processing, full training, flexible hours, mileage allowance, and progression opportunities.