Job Description
We're looking for new Care Assistants to join our team who are available for night shifts of nine hours (typically 8pm-8am) to provide support at our client's homes. These visits will be with the same client to support their independence at home, supporting them to feel secure and remain dignified in their later years.
The support you will provide may include:
* Companionship, social support and reassurance. Chatting to clients about their day, their experiences and their interests.
* Help with food preparation and medication administration if required. Helping ensure the client remains nourished, hydrated and on top of their medication.
* Mobility support to ensure they move safely around their home.
* Continence and personal hygiene support to help them remain comfortable and well, promoting skin integrity.
Qualifications
There aren't any qualifications required to become a Care Assistant, though for night workers a year's experience in care is preferred.
Must have a means of transport as clients are cared for in their own homes and can live in remote areas.
Additional Information
If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Pay rate is £13.30 per hour working 12 hour shifts overnight.
This will be a sleep in, however there are times clients require more support during the night.