Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Leek; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive in-house training

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A local home care company is seeking Home Care Assistants to provide friendly support and companionship to clients in Leek. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, light household tasks, and facilitating social activities. The ideal candidates will have a friendly disposition, reliability, and a willingness to work on weekends. A full driver's license and dependable transportation are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is an advantage but not required.
• Full driver's license and dependable transportation are necessary.
• Must live in or near Leek for client matches.
• Must be able to work alternate weekends.
• Caring, friendly disposition to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide warmth and care during visits.
• Assist with light household chores and meal preparations.
• Help clients enjoy activities like reading or watching TV.
• Support personal care tasks including showering.
• Take clients to local shops and other destinations.
• Ensure clear communication with clients and families.

Skills

Caring disposition

Punctuality

Flexibility

Reliable & punctual

Alternate weekends

Job description

At Home Instead Leek & Moorlands we offer support to individuals living in their own home. We are looking for Home Care Assistants to attend visits to our clients in Leek. Offer companionship, support, and happiness to our clients, all while enjoying the flexibility that comes with working for us. No experience required - just a friendly personality and the right values.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Support Worker

• Offering warmth and care during evening visits.
• Enhance the home atmosphere by aiding in light household chores and meal preparations.
• Help clients cherish their time with you, sharing in activities such as reading or watching favourite TV shows.
• 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.
• Ensure transparent communication with clients and loved ones, offering first-rate care and comfort.

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 have flexibility and be able to work alternate weekends.
• You must be reliable and punctual to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients.
• Must have a caring, friendly disposition to create lasting relationships.
• Must live in or very close to Leek to be a suitable match for our Leek-based clients.