Senior Care Professional

Company Description

Senior Care Professional required for a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ domiciliary care company looking to join our friendly and professional team!

At Home Instead, you'll have the opportunity to provide high quality care and support to clients, helping them live their best lives every day and provide support to our dedicated team of Care Professionals.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Care Professional to work circa 35 hours per week including a mix of predominantly afternoon and evening shifts, including alternate weekends, to support with the on-boarding of new clients and provide support to existing clients and Care Professionals.

A successful candidate must have a driving licence with access to their own transport.

Job Description

What You'll Enjoy as Our Senior Care Professional:

• Competitive Pay: £13.50/hour on weekdays, £14.50/hour on weekends. Double pay for bank holidays.
• Guaranteed Income Contract: Steady income for a fixed number of hours each month.
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ensuring quality time with clients.
• Local Shifts: Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage & travel time.
• Comprehensive Training: Great induction and ongoing support.
• Supportive Environment: A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants.
• Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion.

Your Role and Responsibilities as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Training and mentoring new Care Professionals and providing ongoing support.
• Assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Helping with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Assisting with light housekeeping and errands.
• Supporting clients with mobility and physical activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients' conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families.
• Providing support to Care Professionals through introductions and shadow visits.

Qualifications

What We Look For in You, Our Senior Care Assistant:

• Adaptability and a personable nature.
• Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
• Prepared to respond to emergencies and to report concerns to the Registered Care Manager.
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Kickstart your career with Home Instead today!

Click "Apply" below to find out more or call us on 01752 938220.

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.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.