Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Endon; On-site; GBP 17,220 - 18,597; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Refer a Friend Bonus

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. The role includes household tasks, meal preparation, and providing companionship. No previous experience is necessary, as complete training is offered. A caring, reliable attitude is essential, as well as having a full driver's license. The role offers competitive pay of £12.50-£13.50 per hour and opportunities for career progression in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required; comprehensive in-house training provided.
• Must hold a full driver's licence and have dependable transportation.
• Friendly personality needed to engage effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform household tasks like light cleaning and laundry.
• Assist clients in preparing their favorite meals.
• Provide companionship and social support to clients.
• Support clients with personal care tasks.
• Take clients out to local shops or cafés.
• Maintain communication with clients and their loved ones.
• Write accurate daily notes for office communication.
• Administer medications as required.

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliable

Punctual

Caring

Job description

At Home Instead Leek & Moorlands we offer support to individuals living in their own home. We have a range of contracts at present that involve visiting clients in Biddulph, Endonand the surrounding area. We are looking for someone reliable, friendly and caring to make a difference to our clients' lives. You must have flexibility to work alternate weekends. No experience required - just a friendly personality and the right values.

At Home Instead we have minimum 1-hour calls plus suitable travel time to ensure you are not rushed with clients, with mileage reimbursement. We work to match our Care Professionals and clients together so memorable connections can be established. All initial calls with a client who is new to you will be introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really get to know your client and their needs.

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

Job Description

Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Care Assistant:

• Perform household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry and tidying.
• 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 them.
• Support with personal care tasks such as showering, washing hair, and getting changed.
• Taking clients out to places of their choice e.g. the local shops or a café.
• Ensure transparent communication with clients and loved ones, offering first-rate care and comfort.
• Write accurate daily notes, keeping up strong communication with the office.
• Administer medication and record appropriately.

Qualifications

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 have a full driver's licence and dependable transportation for various duties.
• 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.

Additional Information

• £12.50-£13.50 per hour, doubled on bank holidays, plus 30p per mile.
• Access to early pay.
• No uniform, stay comfortable in casual dress.
• Paid face-to-face training plus opportunities for further development.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts