Home Care Assistant

As a
Care Assistant
, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to live independently and comfortably within their own homes. You will be visiting clients in
Macclesfield and surrounding areas such as Bollington and Prestbury
. We are looking for someone reliable, friendly and caring to make a difference to our clients' lives.

You will visit the same
regular clients
each week so you can really get to know each other and make a meaningful connection. When you have an initial call with a client who is new to you, you will have accompanied and introduced to them by a colleague who knows them well, so you can
really get to know every client and their needs
.

At Home Instead, we know that 15 or 30 minute calls aren't long enough for you to offer exceptional care. That's why we have
minimum 1-hour calls
to ensure you can take your time with your clients. You must have good flexibility e.g. 7am - 2pm or 4pm - 10pm, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to visit your regular clients and
  offer support
  according to their care plan and their wishes.
• Foster
  companionship
  and provide
  emotional support
  to clients, promoting a sense of wellbeing.
• Support with
  making meals
  and
  keeping the home clean and tidy
  .
• Allow clients to maintain their dignity whilst assisting them with
  personal care tasks
  such as getting dressed, for those who require your assistance.

Requirements:

• Experience is not required; we offer comprehensive in-house training.However, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage.
• You must be
  reliable and punctual
  to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent, dependable service.
• Must have a
  caring, friendly disposition
  to create lasting relationships.
• Must have a
  valid driving licence
  and have your own dependable transport.
• UK residency is essential, and we cannot provide working visas.
• Must have good working
  flexibility
  including alternate weekends.
• Earn£ per hour (this is doubled on bank holidays) plus 35p/mile mileage reimbursement
  .
• Access to early pay.
• No uniform, you can stay comfortable in
  casual dress
  .
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme - £250 EACH
  available for both you and your referred friend.
• Paid face-to-face training
  plus opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Access to our
  CQC rated 'Outstanding' office
  and our
  24-hour on-call line
  - there will always be someone to support you.
• Be confident you are providing an excellent service - we hold an impressive score of9.9/10
  on homecare.
• Opportunities for
  career progression.
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check.
• Access to
  Blue Light Card
  and Home Instead discounts.