German / Austrian speaking Experienced Live - In Care Professional - Home Instead Ealing

Home Instead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Greater London is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide companionship, personal care, and support with daily living activities. Responsibilities include helping clients with grooming and bathing, offering companionship and stimulating activities, and performing light housekeeping tasks. This role values communication and respect for diverse backgrounds. Flexible hours and a supportive team environment are offered, with pay starting at £12 per hour and additional benefits available.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card

Referral Bonus Scheme

24/7 Helpline support

Mileage allowance

Career progression opportunities

Level 2 NVQ

Level 3 NVQ

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but a passion for care is essential.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and medical conditions is necessary.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Support clients in social activities and outings.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Non-discriminatory care practice

Hygiene practices

Job description

Job Description

Companionship Services

• Offer companionship and conversation.
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies, and crafts)
• Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home Help Services

• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)
• Organise and tidy cupboards , check food expiry dates and shopping .
• Knowledge about good food safety and ability to cook variety of meals from raw ingredients.
• Assist with pet care.

Personal Care

• Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with continence care.
• Consider and understand the point of view of the person with Dementia / Alzheimer
• Assist with Morning and Evening routine.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
• Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
• Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
• This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.
• Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes) or reliable transport.

Qualifications

No qualification required however If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis 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.

Pay

• £12an Hour
• Enhanced Pay on bank holidays

Benefits

• Free Blue Light Card – National Discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Health Assured (24 / 7) Helpline support
• Mileage allowance
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Level 2 NVQ
• Level 3 NVQ

Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorships at this time .