Senior Care Professional

TN United Kingdom; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional support to clients in their daily lives. This role offers competitive pay and a guaranteed income contract, ensuring financial stability while you make a meaningful impact in the community. With local shifts that minimize travel and comprehensive training provided, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment that values your growth. If you're adaptable, have a genuine passion for helping others, and possess strong communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in care.

Benefits

Guaranteed Income Contract

Comprehensive Training

Supportive Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Mileage and Travel Time Coverage

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Prepared to respond to emergencies and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report changes.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Client Well-being Prioritization

Job description

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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
• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands
• Support clients with mobility and physical activities
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in clients' conditions to the appropriate team members
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
• Provide 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 ability to work collaboratively
• Prepared to respond to emergencies and 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.