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. Benefits: £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, 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. 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 of  9.8/10 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! Unfortunately, we do not have a licence to offer sponsorship. By submitting your application you are accepting our terms contained within our data protection promise. Please contact the office for more information. Job Type: Part-time