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, compassionate individuals to help us support others to stay independent in their own home. Morning shifts are 8am - 2pm or 9:15am - 2pm, including alternate weekends. Evening shifts are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends. 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: £13.00-£14.00 per hour  plus  35p per mile. £26 - £28 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  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, washing/styling hair, and getting changed. Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g.  to a cafe or a local garden centre. 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.