Home Care Assistant

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider for home care and companionship services for older people. For this role you must live in Stockport and work  8am-2pm and/or 4pm - 10pm  shifts including  alternate weekends . This is a  part-time  vacancy. 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 so  memorable connections  can be established. 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, doubled on bank holidays , plus  35p per mile. Access to early pay. No uniform, stay comfortable in  casual dress . Paid face-to-face training  plus opportunities for further development. Refer a Friend Bonus  - you and your friend will earn  £250 EACH  per referral Opportunities for  career progression. 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. Responsibilities as a Domiciliary Care Assistant: Perform household tasks such as  light cleaning, laundry and tidying. Make, or assist to make your client's favourite  meals. Offer c ompanionship and social support , engaging with your client's  hobbies  and getting to know them. Support with  personal care  tasks such as showering, washing hair, and getting changed. Taking clients out to places of their choice e.g. the  local shops or a café . Ensure transparent  communication  with clients and loved ones, offering first-rate care and  comfort . Write  accurate daily notes , keeping up strong communication with the office. Administer  medication  and record appropriately. Requirements: Experience is not required ; we offer 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  dependable transportation  for various duties. 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. Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship. As above, please note driving is essential. Job Type: Part-time