Overview
On a typical day, you will be working on your own visiting clients in their homes. You will show up with a smile, ask them how they are doing and provide companionship to build trust and friendship. Every client's need is unique; the role includes some or all of the following:
Responsibilities
* Companionship services - having a cuppa, going out, sharing hobbies, etc.
* Providing personal care - bathing and dressing.
* Administering and documenting medication
* Documenting care activities and liaising with the office to discuss changing client needs.
* Must be able to drive and have own transport.
* Hours: 40 hours per week; shifts available between 07:00 – 22:00.
About Us
Home Instead are seeking Support Workers in the Ashwell, Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston and Stevenage areas. Home Instead is the world\'s leading provider of Care and Companionship services for older people. We provide award winning training and have an excellent reputation; we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. Our Care Professionals build bonds of trust which enables us to provide person centred care. We have an Outstanding CQC rating. All our Carers are permanent employees who build relationships and trust with clients. All our Carers are kind and compassionate individuals who want to do more for others and they say the best part of working for us is the Clients.
Compensation & Benefits
* £14.00 p/h weekdays, £14.50 p/h weekends PLUS holiday pay and pension
* 1-hour minimum client visits
* No uniform required so you blend in like a family member.
* Never work on your birthday
* Mileage paid at 30p per mile.
* Double pay on Bank holidays
* Carers and Clients are matched by interests and personality to quickly build friendship and trust.
* Fully paid ongoing in-house training with £90 paid if the Care Certificate is completed in the first 90 days.
* 1:1 Mentoring from a dedicated experienced Care Professional
* Funded study for NVQ Level 2 & 3 Apprenticeship. Support with further levels available.
* A friendly and supportive team environment with 24/7 on-call support.
* Regular staff social events
* Blue Light Card Discount- Discounts exclusive to blue light workers from many high street stores.
* Discount for Carers Card
* Refer a friend scheme up to £200.
* Access to free EAP Wellbeing Programme - We want to ensure that you\'re looked after in every way possible
* Full PPE which includes: hand sanitiser, face coverings, gloves, and aprons
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