Italian-Speaking Experienced Care Assistant - Live in

Home Instead; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care provider is looking for an Italian-Speaking Experienced Care Assistant in Wembley, United Kingdom. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, and home help services to clients, focusing on building trusting relationships and supporting those with various needs. Essential qualifications include effective communication in Italian, respect for diversity, and a commitment to non-discriminatory care practices. This position offers £125 per day plus benefits like meal allowances and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free Blue Light Card

Referral Bonus Scheme

24/7 Helpline support

Mileage allowance

Career Progression Opportunities

Level 2 NVQ

Level 3 NVQ

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate clearly with clients.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation in Italian.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Manage light housekeeping and pet care.

Skills

Communication in Italian

Building relationships

Hygiene standards

Timekeeping

Organizational skills

Job description

Italian-Speaking Experienced Care Assistant

Companionship Services

• Provide friendly companionship and conversation in Italian.
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (e.g., choosing clothing, hobbies, crafts).
• Accompany clients to appointments and social events (visiting friends or family, lunch outings, club meetings).

Home Help Services

• Carry out light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, and caring for houseplants.
• Organise and tidy cupboards, check food expiry dates, and manage shopping.
• Demonstrate knowledge of good food safety and the ability to cook a variety of meals from raw ingredients — including Italian dishes if preferred.
• Assist with pet care.

Personal Care

• Support with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with continence care.
• Show understanding and empathy for individuals living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, considering their perspective and emotional needs.
• Help with morning and evening routines.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and build warm, trusting relationships with clients and their families — including offering communication in Italian when needed.
• Respect for people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, including those with a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
• Excellent timekeeping; organised and reliable.
• Good hygiene standards, including personal hygiene and a smart, professional appearance.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant authority.
• Class 1 business insurance (if using own vehicle for work) or reliable transport.

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

£125 Per Day + Meal allowance

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.