Italian-Speaking Experienced Care Assistant
Companionship Services
* Provide friendly companionship and conversation in Italian.
* Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (e.g., choosing clothing, hobbies, crafts).
* Accompany clients to appointments and social events (visiting friends or family, lunch outings, club meetings).
Home Help Services
* Carry out light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, and caring for houseplants.
* Organise and tidy cupboards, check food expiry dates, and manage shopping.
* Demonstrate knowledge of good food safety and the ability to cook a variety of meals from raw ingredients — including Italian dishes if preferred.
* Assist with pet care.
Personal Care
* Support with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
* Assist with continence care.
* Show understanding and empathy for individuals living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, considering their perspective and emotional needs.
* Help with morning and evening routines.
Essential Criteria
* Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and build warm, trusting relationships with clients and their families — including offering communication in Italian when needed.
* Respect for people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, including those with a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.
* Excellent timekeeping; organised and reliable.
* Good hygiene standards, including personal hygiene and a smart, professional appearance.
* Ability to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant authority.
* Class 1 business insurance (if using own vehicle for work) or reliable transport.
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
£125 Per Day + Meal allowance
Enhanced Pay on bank holidays
Benefits
* Free Blue Light Card – National Discount card for hundreds of retailers
* Referral Bonus Scheme
* Health Assured (24/7) Helpline support
* Mileage allowance
* Career Progression Opportunities
* Level 2 NVQ
* Level 3 NVQ
Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorships at this time.
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