Support Worker

Home Instead; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Care Pros to offer personalized support to clients, enhancing their daily lives. The role involves companionship, meal preparation, and personal care assistance, with flexible shift patterns to accommodate various lifestyles. Comprehensive training is provided alongside ongoing support to help staff develop in their careers. This role is rewarding, with competitive pay rates and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible shift patterns

Ongoing support and training

Health Cash Plan

Career development opportunities

Referral bonuses

Free PPE protection

Qualifications

• Ability to build genuine connections with clients.
• Experience in providing personal care.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help clients around the home.
• Prepare meals and assist with nutritional needs.
• Engage in companionship activities.
• Provide medication reminders and assistance.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist clients with personal care.
• Support clients in getting ready for the day or bed.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation assistance

Medication administration

Personal care

Job description

This Christmas, why not do something that truly matters? You can earn extra while making a real difference to someone's life, brightening their days with care, kindness and company when it means the most. You'll receive full training, competitive rates of pay and have hours to suit your lifestyle. No two days are ever the same, and with visits that are never rushed, you'll have time to build genuine connections that carry on well beyond the holidays. Why work for Home Instead Braintree:

• Different shift patterns available - Whether you're looking for a couple of shifts a week in the morning or just evening care work or on weekends only, we can offer you shifts that will work for you.
• Ongoing support - We want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need and have regular support visits for you and dedicated contacts in the office and in the field to support your (mental) wellbeing.
  Enhanced rate on bank holidays - £13.65 per hour and earn at double rates on bank holidays.
• Mileage & travel time allowance - Get paid towards the miles you cover and the time you travel between calls.
• Free Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Plan
• Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities - We support all of our team along their career path and help staff progress to where they want to be.
• Refer a friend scheme - Get additional bonuses and rewards when you refer a friend to work with us.
• Industry-Leading Training - It's not just our care that is award-winning, we have one of the best training programs in the industry.
• Full PPE Protection - We ensure both our care assistants and clients are protected and safe at all times.
• Care Certification - Once you have completed your training, you will be awarded your industry recognized Care Certificate.
• Responsibilities of a Care Pro
• Helping around the home
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Companionship activities like reading to clients or watching their favourite show
• Medication reminders and administration
• Light housekeeping
• Personal care like help getting dressed, washing and others
• Help clients get ready for the day or into bed at night