Domiciliary Care Assistant

Home Instead
is the leader in specialised care for the elderly, founded on personal experience we provide high quality care and companionship services for older people.

Home Instead Stockport
are looking for caring, friendly individuals to help us support people to stay independent in their own home, by visiting them and offering
assistance and companionship
. We
match
our Care Professionals and clients together based on
skills, personality and interests
. Visits with any client who is new to you are always introductions with the support of another colleague, so you can really
get to know
your clients, and you won't be thrown in at the deep end.

We know you can't provide the highest standard of care during short visits, and no one wants to be rushed. That's why we have
minimum 1-hour visits
plus suitable travel time to ensure you can take your time with clients, with
mileage reimbursement
.

We have a range of
part-time
options available, but you must be able to commit to at least 3 weekdays plus alternate weekends. Popular shift options are
8am - 2pm, 4:15pm - 8:45pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm.The days you work will always be the same, allowing you to plan ahead.

• £13.00 - £14.00 per hour
  plus
  35p per mile.
• £26 - £28 per hour on bank holidays.
• Paid face-to-face training
  delivered by a Registered Nurse.
• Paid shadowing calls
  with your matched clients.
• 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.
• 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
  e.g. Care Quality Lead.
• Access to
  Blue Light Card
  and Home Instead discounts.
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check
  .
• Support of
  local office
  in Offerton with glowing CQC report and a score of9.8/10 on homecare.

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
  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 getting washed and dressed for the day.
• 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, we would love to hear about any previous care experience either professional or personal, if you have this.
• 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.
• 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!

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