Dementia Companion

TN United Kingdom; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a CAREGiver, making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults. This role offers flexible hours, full training, and the opportunity to provide essential support, enabling clients to live independently in their own homes. With a starting rate of £13.00 per hour, you will enjoy a supportive work environment recognized for excellence in care. Become part of a highly rated home care provider and help clients like Betty maintain their independence while receiving the care they deserve.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Home Instead Benefit Scheme

Paid Mileage

Paid Holiday Leave

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Ongoing Paid Training

Mentor/Buddy Scheme

Welcome Pack with Freebies

Membership Discounts

Free Wellbeing and Counselling Services

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Care for the same client consistently each week.
• Provide minimum 1-hour visits each time.

Skills

Communication Skills

People Skills

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

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Job Opportunity: CAREGiver

We are seeking a passionate individual with excellent communication and people skills to join our team at Home Instead, a CQC Outstanding home providing dementia support and home care in Stokesley and surrounding areas.

Imagine helping Betty in the mornings to get ready and visiting her in the evenings to ensure she is settled and her house is secure. Your consistent hours could make the difference between Betty living independently or needing full-time care in a care home.

The role of a CAREGiver offers immeasurable satisfaction, as you make a real difference in an older person’s life by enabling them to stay in their own home, where they feel safest.

Responsibilities:

1. Care for the same client consistently each week.
2. Provide minimum 1-hour visits each time.
3. Maintain consistent working hours weekly, with no rota waiting.
4. No experience necessary; full training provided.
5. Offer flexible hours based on your availability.
6. Starting rate of £13.00 per hour, up to £20.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Employee support programs including an Employee Assistance Program and a Home Instead Benefit Scheme.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.
• Bonus payment for CAREGiver training and DBS reimbursement after completing the Care Certificate.
• Paid mileage: 45p per mile for client transportation; 25p per mile between visits.
• Paid holiday leave based on 28 days per year.
• Auto Enrolment pension scheme with 3% company contribution.
• Supportive and friendly office team, recognized as a 5-star employer in care.
• Access to free wellbeing and counselling services.
• Membership discounts through Home Instead and Blue Light Benefits Schemes.
• Ongoing paid training, development opportunities, and voluntary courses.
• Mentor/Buddy scheme for new staff.
• Welcome pack with freebies.
• Highly rated and recommended home care provider in the area.

Interested? Apply now to become part of our dedicated team!