Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. Our clients and staff are the heart and soul of Home Instead. Our aim is to allow individuals to lead fulfilled lives in safe and familiar surroundings in the place they call home. We do this by having a minimum of one hour visit and by ensuring our staff are well trained.
Responsibilities
* Home Help – Helping with everyday tasks from tidying, laundry, hoovering and meal preparation/cooking.
* Companionship – Ensuring clients enjoy social interactions daily from chatting, playing board games, going on social outing days or accompanying to appointments/shopping.
* Personal care – Supporting clients with everyday routines such as showering, dressing, grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
* Medication support – prompting, assisting and administering as appropriate.
Work Schedule: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Driving license essential with access to vehicle and must have the right to work in the UK
Our promise to you
* Minimum one-hour visits.
* Introductions to all clients.
* Visiting the same clients to build relationships and provide continuity.
Benefits
* Rate of pay £13.00 per hour
* Mileage contribution
* Paid travel time
* Guaranteed hour contracts available
* Continuity of clients
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Full training provided with award training and career development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to employee support lines
* Exclusive discounts – High street stores, supermarkets, blue light card discounts
* Team social events – social activities, drop-ins and ongoing support
Qualifications
Prior care experience is desired but not essential.
We are looking for kind and compassionate people to join our Home Instead team. Whether you have direct experience in care, personally or professionally, or are just starting out, we offer industry-leading training to all Care Assistants to help you help others.
Our requirements are:
* A caring nature, and the desire to make a positive impact on others
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Flexible, reliable and adaptable to our clients’ needs
* A driving licence & access to a reliable vehicle is essential
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. Contact us on 01382 722321 or apply online to start your new, rewarding career with Home Instead Dundee & South Angus.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the towns and villages in which we work.
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment; therefore this role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.
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