Weekend Carer Basildon, Laindon, Canvey & Benfleet

Home Instead; Basildon; On-site; GBP 15,360 - 16,737; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Award winning training

Pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Mileage pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid annual leave

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking kind and compassionate home care workers in Basildon. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, competitive pay ranging from £11.15 to £12.15 per hour, and an extensive training program including accredited courses in dementia and end-of-life care. Responsibilities involve providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and helping clients maintain their independence at home. Apply now to be part of a caring team that values your contribution and supports your career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not required due to provided training.
• Ability to support clients in their daily activities, health, and wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and wellbeing support.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and household tasks.
• Accompany clients to appointments and shops.
• Help clients with personal hygiene and self-care.

Skills

Companionship and wellbeing support

Cooking and light housework

Community interaction

Personal care assistance

Job description

• Contract
• Date Advert Closes: 22 September 2023

Company Description

Company Description

Home Instead Basildon isa leading provider of personal care and companionship services which help our clients remain independent in their own home. Our Care Professional's benefit from award winning training and ongoing support throughout their Home Instead journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinson's and End of Life care. We are committed to changing the face of ageing through delivering quality care to our clients and top-class education to our Care Professional's.We are looking for kind andcompassionate home care workers who can work weekends to complimentour existing care professionals.

Job Description

At Home Instead we value the amazing work that our Care Professionals do every day. In order to help you achieve the best for yourself and your clients, we offer:

• Competitive pay -from £11.15to £12.15per hour. Bank Holiday double pay.
• Minimum 1 hour calls– with client matching for continuity.
• Full-time/Part Time and Guaranteed hours contract
• Training- full induction programme where we provide award winning training and other opportunities to develop your career further including City & Guild's Dementia Course, End of Life Care, Parkinson's and Diploma ofHealth & Social Care
• PensionScheme
• Employee referral bonus programme - receive £100 if you refer a friend (subject to conditions)
• Mileage-paid separately
• Other benefits including: Exclusive discounts schemefor shopping and utilities, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Early Pay System, Paid Annual Leave,
• Complementary wellness program,with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep.

What you will bring:

Help clients to remain happy, healthy and thriving in their own homes! Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and wellbeing support
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Help with washing, dressing or bathing.

Qualifications

We provide comprehensive, paid award winning training to all our Care Professional's however if you do have experience or training that you would like to put into practice, you will find helping seniors is a highly rewarding way to use your skills!

Additional Information

Join Home Instead and become part of our family. Whether you have experience in care or are just starting out, you will find unparalleled support, training and guidance to help you establish and progress a career in care.

Click apply to complete your application, or call us at 01268 733820 and speak to Chris or Jane or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/basildon to learn more.

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.