Job Description
Company Description
Home Instead has a genuine passion for making a difference to peoples lives. We are a worldwide family of caring and compassionate people who believe that our older generation have the right to live in their own home for as long as they can, if they so wish.
We provide an amazing team of local Care Professionals to support the older generation within our communities to stay safe and independent within their own home. Our Care Professionals provide companionship, meal preparation, dementia support, help with personal hygiene routines, light housework and taking clients out to appointments and even having fun.
Job Description
You must have a big smile that will make each client's face light up when they welcome you at the door. As each day is varied, you'll need to think on your feet...and it helps to be light on them too as clients often enjoy a dance following afternoon tea.
A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen to a lifetime's worth of stories and eyes to help them find their things if they've been misplaced! You don't have to be a Michelin star cook but being able to make a cuppa just right is essential. We don't wear uniforms (it's friendlier that way) but you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves to cook in the kitchen or bring in some flowers from the garden! Timekeeping is crucial, you should arrive on time, take your time to listen, take time to understand and take time to care - we measure time in hours and each one matters. A GCSE in history is not required but helping a client relive their memories by flicking through a photo album together will be sure to make their day. You'll need to bring oodles of patience and a sense of humour.
Qualifications
No qualifications required, just a genuine caring nature and the willingness to make a positive difference to someone’s life
Due to the community nature of the role it is important that you have access to your own vehicle
Additional Information
Hourly rate from £11.00 to £15.75 per hour
plus Waiting time and travel time paid
plus mileage expense
plus data allowance
plus ongoing training paid
plus Free DBS check plus Pension contribution
plus Free medical cash back programme worth up to £1500 per annum
plus Paid holiday and enhanced BH pay
plus Employee assistance programme - free support with all aspects of life
plus Discount shopping benefit
plus outstanding continuous training
plus Supportive and professional team
Please call the office on 01827 431002