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Home Care Worker

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Be a Companion to Our Clients & Earn up to £18.54 Per Hour

Home Care Worker

Flexible Hours, Enhanced Pay on Bank Holidays, Career Progression, Full Training Provided

Do you want to help people in need and make a difference in their lives? If so, then becoming a home carer & companion might be your perfect career move.

As someone who cares for others on a daily basis, we know that it can bring huge rewards. And when we say ‘rewarding’, we’re not just talking about pay. You can make a real difference to the lives of older adults by giving them the support they need to live independently in their own homes with dignity and respect.

Essential Qualities for the Role:

To apply you will need to be the following:

  • An excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.

  • Compassionate, kind & considerate.

  • Able to treat clients with dignity and respect at all times.

  • A good listener, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a polite and friendly manner.

  • A driver and have access to a vehicle.

We Can Offer:

  • Up-to £18.54 per hour

  • Mileage & travel allowance

  • Enhanced rate on bank holidays.

  • Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities

  • Refer a friend scheme.

  • Flexible Hours Available - 16-20 Hours Per Week

  • Industry-Leading Training

  • Full PPE Protection

  • Care Certification

Becoming a Home Care Worker

As one of our home carers, you’ll be earning up to £12 per hour with industry-leading training and support provided.

You will be required to work alternative weekends and due to the nature of the role and you will need a full UK driving license & access to reliable transportation to visit your clients.

No specific qualifications or background in care is required to become a care assistant. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care for people. With this intact, we provide all the training you need o to become one of our exceptional Home Instead CAREGivers.

As well as supporting older adults within their communities, we support employees by providing opportunities such as advanced industry-leading training, employment opportunities & benefits schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding, award-winning, family-run, local home care company whose visits always involve a strong element of companionship.

Job Description

Help support clients with a variety of daily tasks, some of which may include:

  • Accompanying clients to appointments and social events.

  • Prepare healthy meals and snacks.

  • Running errands, picking up a prescription or doing some shopping.

  • Carry out some light housework, laundry, or ironing.

  • Provide medication reminders.

  • Helping someone to get out of bed in the morning or into bed at the end of their day.

  • Running a bath or shower and being close by in case they need assistance.

  • Assisting with dressing & undressing and personal care when required.

  • Above all, be the person who shows friendliness, warmth, and empathy.

Due to Government regulations, CAREGivers will need to be vaccinated or intend to be vaccinated prior to the 1st of April 2022 unless medically exempt.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
  • Help with washing, dressing and personal care
  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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