Part time Evening and Weekends Care Assistants Wolverhampton

Home Instead; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people. You’ll become a trusted friend and a source of positivity during evening hours, bringing comfort and companionship as clients prepare for bed.

You will provide personal care, support mobility, help with meals, maintain records, uphold safeguarding, and work with a care team to sustain independence. Driving licence and a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills and clear, compassionate communication.
• Strong empathy and patience with vulnerable individuals.
• Reliable and punctual, especially for evening/weekend shifts.
• Physical ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Understand safeguarding principles and duty of care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing care needs.
• Work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety and infection control.
• Problem-solving and calm response to challenging situations.
• Desirable: experience in a care setting or healthcare, First Aid willingness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support to service users, including washing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support mobility and ensure safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with health and safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to needs and requests.
• Assist with meal preparation and mealtime support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of care provided.
• Collaborate with the care team to support wellbeing and independence.
• Uphold safeguarding principles and report concerns.
• Undertake routine domestic tasks to support comfort and wellbeing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy & patience

Reliability & punctuality

Physical capability for personal care

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving

First Aid (desirable)

Job description

Home Instead is dedicated to improving the lives of older people. We really care about their unique life experiences. Our aim is to make sure that elderly people in our community not only have a comfortable evening but also feel safe, happy, and relaxed as they get ready for bed.

Come work with us in a role that's about more than just helping out. You'll become a trusted friend and a source of positivity for people during their evening hours. When it gets dark outside, your role becomes even more important as you bring comfort and happiness into the homes and lives of our clients.

• Provide personal care support to service users, including assistance with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, and grooming
• Support individuals with mobility and movement, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety standards and hygiene protocols
• Communicate effectively with service users, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Respond promptly and compassionately to service users' needs and requests
• Assist with meal preparation and support individuals during mealtimes as required
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of care provided and any concerns or observations
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support the wellbeing and independence of service users
• Uphold safeguarding principles and report any concerns through appropriate channels
• Undertake routine domestic tasks to support the comfort and wellbeing of service users

• Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong empathy and patience, with a genuine desire to support vulnerable individuals
• Ability to work reliably and punctually, particularly during evening and weekend shifts
• Physical capability to assist with personal care and mobility support
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and duty of care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect service users' privacy and dignity
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing care needs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures and infection control
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care setting or healthcare environment
• Desirable: First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
• Desirable: Knowledge of person-centred care approaches and best practice in social care

Driving Licence and Reliable Vehicle is required.