Community Care Assistant

At
Home Instead Stockport
we know how important it is for people in our local community to live where they feel most comfortable -  are looking for caring, friendly individuals to help us support people to stay independent in their own home.

We are looking for an evening & weekend Community Care Assistant, Evening shifts are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm, including alternate weekends. Please note you would need to be available during the daytime for two initial training days and further training sessions.

At Home Instead we know you can't provide the highest standard of care with 15-minute calls, and no one wants to be rushed. That's why we have
minimum 1-hour calls
plus suitable travel time to ensure you can take your time with clients, with
mileage reimbursement
. We
match
our Care Professionals and clients together based on
skills, personality and interests
. All initial calls with a client who is new to you will be introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really
get to know
your client and their needs.

• £14.00 per hour
  plus
  35p per mile.
• £28.00 per hour on bank holidays.
• Access to
  early pay scheme
  - be paid up to 50% of your monthly earnings instantly.
• No uniform, stay comfortable in
  casual dress
  alongside your free Home Instead satchel,  and PPE.
• Paid face-to-face training
  delivered by a Registered Nurse.
• Gain qualifications
  - you will earn your
  Care Certificate
  , and have the option to undertake your
  Level 2 or 3 Diploma
  , or
  City & Guilds
  certificates.
• Refer a Friend Bonus
  - you and your friend will earn£250 EACH
  per referral.
• Opportunities for
  career progression
  - many of our office staff started off as Care Professionals.
• Access to
  Blue Light Card
  and Home Instead discounts.
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check
  .
• Support of
  local office
  in Offerton with a score of9.8/10 on homecare.
• 24-hour on call line.
• Regular team
  Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings.

Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Home Care Assistant:

• Support with
  household tasks
  such as tidying, cleaning and laundry.
• Make, or assist to make your client's favourite
  evening meals.
• Offer
  companionship and social support
  , engaging with your client's
  hobbies
  and getting to know what they enjoy most.
• Support with
  personal care
  tasks such as showering and getting ready for bed.
• Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g.
  to the local shops.
• Write
  accurate daily notes
  and report any concerns as per company procedure.
• Administer
  medication
  and record appropriately.

Requirements:

• Experience is not required
  due to our comprehensive in-house training. However, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage.
• You must have a full
  driver's licence
  and
  your own vehicle
  .
• You must be
  reliable and punctual
  to ensure we can continue to provide an excellent service to our clients.
• Must have a
  caring, friendly personality
  and be
  happy to have a chat.
• Must be able to commit to our hours options and work
  alternate weekends.
• Must live in or near
  Stockport.

Sound interesting? Pop your application through, and let's have a chat!

Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship.