Weekend Care Assistant (Driver) - Hackney, Wanstead, Leytonstone

Home Instead Senior Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of non-medical care is seeking Care Professionals in London to enhance clients' quality of life. Duties include providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and supporting personal care needs. The role requires travel and offers extensive training, starting at £13.50 per hour. Prospective candidates should possess compassion and strong communication skills, with no prior experience necessary. Join our rewarding team dedicated to improving the lives of our clients.

Benefits

Award winning training

Pension scheme

Paid holiday

Double rate for bank holidays

Rewards scheme

Blue Light card discount

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• MUST have the ability to travel around.
• You do not need care qualifications, training provided.
• Experience as a Care Assistant or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead.
• Contribute to a positive living environment.
• Document daily activities and report changes.
• Ensure meaningful social interaction.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Support clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With a minimum visit of one hour (this ensures you have good time to carry out care as it should be and to build a relationship with your client), award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We refer to you as\"Care Professionals ", this is because our care professionalsare doing an amazing job and we see you asprofessionals after being trained by us.

Job Description

THIS ROLE IS UK BASED AND THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients inLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets.Every one of our clientsis unique and special, the joy and comfort our clientsreceive from one of ourCare Professionalsvisiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.

Duties include:

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life.
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
• Companionship- ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
• Home help- help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments, local activities,or shopping
• Personal care- supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.

Qualifications

• MUST have the ability to travel around
• You will be required to undergo a full DBS check
• You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become aCare Professionalas we will provide you with our award-winning training. We haveCare Professionalsworking for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work
• If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant or caring for a loved one, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Award winning training
• Pension scheme
• Paid holiday
• From £13.50 an hour and £14.50 if you work after 8pm
• Double rate for bank holidays
• Rewards scheme and employee support line
• Blue Light card discount
• Minimum visits with all clients of one hour or more
• Ongoing training and development plus fully funded Level 2 and 3 qualifications