Job Description
Home Instead South Lanarkshire operate in the Lanark providing bespoke home care services to members of the local community. Home Instead South Lanarkshire covers Forth, Lanark, Kirkfieldbank, Carluke, Braidwood, Blackwood, Carnwath, Biggar, Symington and surrounding areas.
We have a Care Inspectorate rating of Very Good (5) and pride ourselves on delivering high quality home care through well trained and motivated staff.
We only do visits of a minimum of 1 hour and try to send the same care professional to the same clients at every visit so as the is continuity and real relationships formed.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We do require that all our staff have
access to their own vehicle and a full UK driving license.
Care Assistant Benefits:
•\tExcellent pay rates - £13.25 per hour
•\tHours Available: This will be guaranteed hours contract ranging between 16 - 25 hours per week dependant on availability.
•\tIdeal candidate will have availability to work between 8am - 10pm and every second weekend.
•\tMinimum 1 hour call – so you have the time needed with client.
•\tEmployee Referral bonus - £250 refer a friend bonus.
•\tMileage - 30p per mile.
Paid Weekly or Monthly.
•\tPaid Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities including City & Guilds Dementia training, SVQ
•\tEmployee assistance programme
•\tExclusive discounts scheme
•\tSupportive team environment where you can help share our service with suggestions and ideas.
•\tHoliday Pay.
•\tWorkplace Pension
•\tOngoing refresher training
Carer responsibilities:
Being a Heath care Assistant 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:
•\tCompanionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit.
•\tHelp with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework.
•\tAccompanying to appointments or shopping
•\tPersonal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent.
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!