Home Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking a Domiciliary Home Care Assistant to provide top-quality care. You'll support clients with daily tasks, personal care, and companionship, ensuring they receive the attention they deserve. Flexible shift options are available, and comprehensive training will be provided. Join a supportive team that values reliability and a caring attitude.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid face-to-face training

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; training provided.
• Must have a full driver's licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support with household tasks such as tidying, cleaning, and laundry.
• Administer medication and record appropriately.
• Offer companionship and social support.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 or 3 Diploma

City & Guilds certificates

Job description

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Shift options

are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends. Please note training & meetings take place during the day on weekdays, so we appreciate your flexibility for this.

About Home Instead

We understand that delivering top-quality care can't be done in just 15-minute visits, and no one should feel rushed. That's why we offer a minimum of 1-hour visits, along with appropriate travel time, so you can give your clients the attention they deserve, with mileage reimbursement included. We carefully pair our Care Professionals with clients based on skills, personality, and interests. For all initial visits with new clients, you'll be introduced with the support of a colleague, ensuring you have the opportunity to truly understand your client and their needs.

• £14.00 per hour plus 35p per mile
• £28.00 per hour on bank holidays
• Access to early pay scheme - be paid up to 50% of your monthly earnings instantly
• Paid face-to-face training delivered by a Registered Nurse
• 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
• Opportunities for career progression - many of our office staff initially joined us as Care Professionals
• Regular team Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings
• Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral
• Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check

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 evening 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 showering and getting ready for bed
• 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, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage
• 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 and be happy to have a chat
• Must be available to work at least 3 weekday evenings as well as alternate weekends

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

Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship.