Home Care Assistant

At  Home Instead   Manchester Central & Tameside , we support people in our local community to stay at home, where they feel happiest and most comfortable. We are looking for people to visit local clients in  Tameside during evenings and weekends .  You will visit clients within your local part of Tameside . Shift options are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends. Please note training & meetings take place during the day on weekdays, so we appreciate your flexibility for this. At Home Instead, we understand that delivering  top-quality care  can't be done in just 15-minute visits, and no one should feel rushed. That's why we offer  a minimum of 1-hour visits , along with appropriate  travel time , so you can give your clients the  attention they deserve , with  mileage reimbursement  included. We carefully  pair  our Care Professionals with clients based on skills, personality, and interests. For all initial visits with new clients, you'll be introduced with  the support of a colleague , ensuring you have the opportunity to  truly understand  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. Paid face-to-face training  delivered by a Registered Nurse. No uniform, stay comfortable in  casual dress  alongside your free Home Instead satchel, ID badge 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. Opportunities for  career progression  - many of our office staff initially joined us as Care Professionals. Regular team  Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings. Refer a Friend Bonus  - you and your friend will earn  £250 EACH  per referral. Access to  Blue Light Card  and Home Instead discounts. We pay for your enhanced DBS check . 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 available to work at least 3 weekday evenings as well as alternate weekends. Sound interesting? Pop your application through, and let's have a chat! Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship.