Job DescriptionCompanionship Services :Offer companionship and conversation.Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies, and crafts)Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)Home Help Services :Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.
)Organise and tidy cupboards , check food expiry dates and shopping .Knowledge about good food safety and ability to cook variety of meals from raw ingredients.Assist with pet care.Personal Care : Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.Help with continence care.Consider and understand the point of view of the person with Dementia/AlzheimerAssist with Morning and Evening routine.Essential Criteria : Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions.
Commitment to non-discriminatory care practiceExcellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes) or reliable transport.QualificationsNo qualification required however If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.Additional InformationWe encourage applications from all sections 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 expects all staff to share this commitment.
This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.Pay £12 an HourEnhanced Pay on bank holidaysBenefits Free Blue Light Card – National Discount card for hundreds of retailers Referral Bonus SchemeHealth Assured (24/7) Helpline supportMileage allowance Career Progression OpportunitiesLevel 2 NVQLevel 3 NVQPlease note we are unable to offer Sponsorships at this time.