Care Professional

Qualifications

• No experience necessary we just need you to care
• Compassionate, reliable and genuinely caring
• A team player
• Professional
• Good communicator and a sense of humour helps
• Someone who wants to make a positive difference to the life of someone older in their local community

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to PVG checks (costs reimbursed after three months of employment).

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! 

Company Description

Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services that allows clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance their quality of life. 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 that enables us to provide personalised support.

If you're looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum one hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments, social events or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
• Assist with administering medication

Who we are looking for

• Applicants with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients
• Flexibility towards work schedules to include evenings and alternate weekends
• Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping
• Good communicator
• Willingness to travel to other areas within West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute
• Applicants ideally should have a driving license and access to a vehicle although other methods of transportation may be acceptable and given due consideration depending on the needs of the client and their location.

Care Professional Benefits

• Excellent pay rates - £13, plus enhanced bank holiday rates
• Flexible working hours - zero hours contract
• Minimum one hour visits - so you have the time needed with client
• Paid Training & Induction - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
• Mileage - paid separately
• MOT charge reimbursed - if using own car
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7
• Home Instead Benefits Scheme - Savings on your favourite High Street brands
• Blue Light Card
• Pension Scheme