Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 18,459 - 19,837; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Refer a Friend bonus

Paid training

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

A home care service provider in Alderley Edge is seeking a Care Assistant to support individuals in living independently. You will visit regular clients, providing companionship and assistance with personal care while fostering strong relationships. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive pay of £13.40 - 14.40 per hour, and flexible working arrangements. Applicants must have a valid driving license and reside in the UK. Opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and access to dependable transport.
• Reliability and punctuality essential.
• Friendly disposition to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Travel to visit clients according to their care plan.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks.

Skills

Caring disposition

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

As aCare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to live independently and comfortably within their own homes. You will be visiting clients inAlderley Edge & Wilmslow. We are looking for someone reliable, friendly and caring to make a difference to our clients' lives. You must live in or very close to the East Cheshire area.

Job Description

You will visit the sameregular clientseach week so you can really get to know each other and make a meaningful connection. When you have an initial call with a client who is new to you, you will have accompanied and introduced to them by a colleague who knows them well, so you canreally get to know every client and their needs.

At Home Instead, we know that 15 or 30 minute calls aren't long enough for you to offer exceptional care. That's why we haveminimum 1-hour callsto ensure you can take your time with your clients.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to visit your regular clients andoffer supportaccording to their care plan and their wishes.
• Fostercompanionshipand provideemotional supportto clients, promoting a sense of wellbeing.
• Support withmaking mealsandkeeping the home clean and tidy.
• Allow clients to maintain their dignity whilst assisting them withpersonal care taskssuch as getting dressed, for those who require your assistance.
• Take clients out to places of their choice, like to thelocal shops or a cafe.

Requirements:

• Experience is not required; we offer comprehensive in-house training.However, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage.
• You must bereliable and punctualto ensure we can continue to provide an excellent, dependable service.
• Must have acaring, friendly dispositionto create lasting relationships.
• Must have avalid driving licenceand have your own dependable transport.
• UK residency is essential, and we cannot provide working visas.
• Must have good workingflexibilityincluding alternate weekends.
• Earn£13.40 - 14.40 per hour (this is doubled on bank holidays) plus 35p/mile mileage reimbursement.
• Access to early pay scheme - be paid early, before pay day
• No uniform, you can stay comfortable incasual dress.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme - £250 EACHavailable for both you and your referred friend.
• Paid face-to-face trainingplus opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Access to ourCQC rated 'Outstanding' officeand our24-hour on-call line- there will always be someone to support you.
• Opportunities forcareer progression.
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check.
• Access toBlue Light Cardand Home Instead discounts.