Domiciliary Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking caring and friendly individuals to join their team as Domiciliary Home Care Assistants. This rewarding role focuses on supporting clients in their own homes, ensuring they remain independent and comfortable. With flexible part-time options, you can plan your shifts around your life while receiving comprehensive training and support. The company values your time with clients, offering a minimum of one-hour visits and mileage reimbursement. If you have a caring nature and a reliable vehicle, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying various benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid face-to-face training

Paid shadowing calls

Early pay scheme

No uniform policy

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Support from local office

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; comprehensive in-house training provided.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and have a caring personality.

Responsibilities

• Support with household tasks, meals, and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage with clients' hobbies.
• Administer medication and maintain daily notes.

Skills

Caring and friendly personality

Reliability and punctuality

Experience in care (preferred but not required)

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 or 3 Diploma

City & Guilds certificates

Tools

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Job description

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Home Instead Stockport are looking for caring, friendly individuals to help us support people to stay independent in their own home, by visiting them and offering assistance and companionship . We match our Care Professionals and clients together based on skills, personality and interests . Visits with any client who is new to you are always introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really get to know your clients, and you won't be thrown in at the deep end.

We know you can't provide the highest standard of care during short visits, and no one wants to be rushed. That's why we have minimum 1-hour visits plus suitable travel time to ensure you can take your time with clients, with mileage reimbursement .

We have a range of part-time options available, but you must be able to commit to at least 3 weekdays plus alternate weekends. Popular shift options are 8am - 2pm, 4:15pm - 8:45pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm. The days you work will always be the same, allowing you to plan ahead.

• £13.00 - £14.00 per hour plus 35p per mile.
• £26 - £28 per hour on bank holidays.
• Paid face-to-face training delivered by a Registered Nurse.
• Paid shadowing calls with your matched clients.
• Access to early pay scheme - be paid up to 50% of your monthly earnings instantly.
• No uniform, stay comfortable in casual dress alongside your free Home Instead satchel, ID badge and PPE.
• Gain qualifications - you will earn your Care Certificate , and have the option to undertake your Level 2 or 3 Diploma , or City & Guilds certificates.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral.
• Opportunities for career progression e.g. Care Quality Lead.
• Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts.
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check .
• Support of local office in Offerton with glowing CQC report and a score of 9.8/10 on homecare.

Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Home Care Assistant:

• Support with household tasks such as tidying, cleaning and laundry.
• Make, or assist to make your client's favourite meals.
• Offer companionship and social support , engaging with your client's hobbies and getting to know what they enjoy most.
• Support with personal care tasks such as getting washed and dressed for the day.
• Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g. to the local shops.
• Write accurate daily notes and report any concerns as per company procedure.
• Administer medication and record appropriately.

Requirements:

• Experience is not required due to our comprehensive in-house training. However, we would love to hear about any previous care experience either professional or personal, if you have this.
• You must have a full driver's licence and your own vehicle .
• You must be reliable and punctual to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients.
• Must have a caring, friendly personality.
• Must be able to commit to our hours options and work alternate weekends.
• Must live in or near Stockport.

Sound interesting? Pop your application through, and let's have a chat!

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