Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients in London Borough of Hackney. Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our Care Professionals visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.
You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become a Care Professional as we will provide you with our award-winning training. We have Care Professionals working for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work. The only thing you need to apply is a warm and compassionate nature, a people-orientated personality, a willingness to learn and live local in London Borough of Hackney with spare time on weekdays and weekends (minimum of an hour).
Care Professional Responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
1. Reflect the core values of Home Instead
2. Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
3. Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
4. Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff
5. Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
6. Home help - help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
7. Accompanying to appointments, local activities or shopping
8. Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Essential Criteria
9. A passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service
10. Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
11. Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner
12. Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
13. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
14. You must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper
15. Live within London Borough of Hackney
Qualifications
16. Willingness to travel to clients homes
17. You will be required to undergo a full DBS check
Additional Information
Benefits
18. A variety of working pattern - Morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and night shifts available
19. Award winning training
20. Pension scheme
21. Health cash plan
22. £13.00 per hour - £14.00 per hour after 8pm
23. Double rate for bank holidays
24. Blue Light card discount
25. Minimum visits with regular clients of one hour or more
26. Ongoing training and development plus fully funded Level 2 and 3 qualifications.