Salaried Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care provider in Stockport is seeking compassionate individuals for a full-time role. The position offers an annual salary of £25,000 for an average of 35 hours weekly, with additional pay for extra hours. Responsibilities include assisting client care and maintaining independence. Experience is not required due to comprehensive training. Full driver's license needed. This role promotes meaningful companionship and support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £25,000

35p per mile for travel

28 days annual holiday

No uniform required

Face-to-face training from a Registered Nurse

Career progression opportunities

Paid enhanced DBS check

Support from local office

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is an advantage but not required due to comprehensive training.
• Full driver's license and own vehicle are mandatory.
• Must live in Stockport or Tameside.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks like cleaning and laundry.
• Prepare meals or assist with cooking.
• Offer companionship through hobbies and quality time.
• Support with personal care routines.
• Take clients on outings they enjoy.
• Keep accurate records and report concerns.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Promote independence by supporting clients in their routines.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Punctual

Confident in conversation

Job description

Job Description

Home Instead are seeking compassionate, friendly individuals to assist us in helping people maintain their independence and thrive in the comfort of their own homes in Stockport and Tameside.

This vacancy is a full-time, salaried role. You'll work anaverage of 35 hours per week, with availability required between8:15am – 10:15pm Monday to Friday, plus alternate weekends. The annual salary is£25,000, with additional pay if your average hours go above 35 per week. Mileage is paid in addition at35p per mile.

We know that top-quality care can't be rushed, which is why we don't offer short visits - every visit is at least one hour. Some are much longer, such as 4-hour companionship visits. We ensure you have enough travel time to get to each client, so you can focus on giving them the time and attention they deserve.

We carefully match Care Professionals with clients based on similar skills, personality, and interests, so you can really connect with the people you’re supporting. For first visits with new clients, you’ll be accompanied by someone who will introduce and support you, allowing you to get to know the client and their routine.

Benefits:

• £25,000 annual salary(average 35 hours/week, with extra pay for additional hours)
• 35p per milefor travel
• 28 days annual holiday
• No uniform– stay comfortable in casual dress alongside your free Home Instead bag, ID badge, and PPE
• Face-to-face trainingdelivered by a Registered Nurse
• Gain qualifications– Care Certificate, Level 2 or 3 Diploma, or City & Guilds certificates
• Refer a Friend Bonus– you and your friend will earn £250 EACH per referral
• Career progression opportunities– Senior Care Professional, Quality Lead, Client Services Manager
• Access to Blue Light Card and Home Instead discounts
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Support of our local office in Offerton, rated 9.8/10 on homecare
• 24-hour on-call line

Responsibilities:

• Assist with household taskslike cleaning, tidying, and laundry
• Prepare meals or assist with cookingyour client's favourite dishes
• Offer companionshipby engaging in hobbies and spending quality time together
• Support with personal care, including showering, dressing, and bedtime routines
• Take clients on outingsthey enjoy, like shopping or a local café
• Keep accurate recordsand report any concerns following company guidelines
• Administer medicationand document accordingly
• Promote independenceby supporting clients in following their routine and making their own choices

Requirements:

• Experience is not requireddue to our comprehensive in-house training, though previous care experience is an advantage
• Full driver’s licence and your own vehicle
• Reliable, punctual, and caring personality
• Confident in conversation
• Able to commit to the required hours
• Must live inStockport or Tamesideand be happy to travel around both these areas.

Are you ready to help people and make a real difference? Pop your application through, and let’s have a chat!

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

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