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 - at home. We 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. Benefits: £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, ID badge 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 of  9.8/10 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.