Company Description
At Home Instead Stockport we know how important it is for people in our local community to live where they feel most comfortable - at home.
We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to help us support others to stay independent in their own home.
Job Description Morning shifts are 8am - 2pm or 9:15am - 2pm, including alternate weekends.
Evening shifts are 4:15pm - 9pm or 5:30pm - 10:15pm including alternate weekends.
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 based on skills, personality and interests .
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: £12.40 - 13.40 per hour plus 35p per mile.
£24.80 - £26.80 per hour on bank holidays.
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.
Paid face-to-face training delivered by a Registered Nurse.
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 - many of our office staff started off as Care Professionals.
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.
Regular team Tea Breaks and Coffee Mornings.
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 showering, washing/styling hair, and getting changed.
Take your client out to places of their choice, e.g.
to a cafe or a local garden centre.
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, any previous care experience either professional or personal is an advantage.
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 and be happy to have a chat.
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.