Care Professional

Additional Information

Why Work With Us?

• Local Opportunities: Care roles available in Thurrock
• Excellent Pay: Starting rate of £13.00 per hour, increasing with experience and double pay for bank holidays
• Mileage Allowance: Receive a mileage allowance for work-related journeys
• Secure Your Future: Access to our pension scheme
• Time Off You Deserve: Paid holidays to rest and relax
• Award-Winning Training: Gain professional qualifications, including the Care Certificate and NVQ programs
• Welcoming Environment: Join a team that values its Care Professionals

Important: Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car to perform their duties effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Assistance: Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Household Support: Perform light cleaning, prepare meals, and assist with household tasks
• Companionship: Offer meaningful conversation and emotional support
• Medication Management: Assist clients with their prescribed medications
• Mobility Support: Provide help with movement and daily routines
• Accurate Records: Maintain clear and accurate documentation of care provided

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Experience: While experience in caregiving, home care, or healthcare is a plus, it’s not essential
• Personal Attributes: Empathetic, reliable, and patient individuals who truly care about others

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check (Adult)
• A full driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Additional Information

If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and has a high degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01375 803600

Company Description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients to join our team. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.