Care Assistant

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.

Care Professional Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates - £13.50per hour (going up in April), plus enhanced bank holiday rates
• Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support
• Casual Dress
• Zero hourscontract
• Minimum one-hour visits – so you build real connections
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Mileage paid separately
• MOT charge reimbursed – if using own car
• Discounts on high street brands, meals out, holidays and much more
• 24/7Employee assistance programme
• Blue light card
• Pension Scheme

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

Job Description

Duties may include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• 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

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same. We won't lie, some days can be tough but the good days...they're really good!With minimum one hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

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 alternateweekends
• Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping
• Team Player
• Professional
• 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.
• Willingness to travel to other areas within West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute

Qualifications

• No qualifications or experience necessary ; full training provided.
• Compassionate, reliable, and good communicator with a passion for supporting people.
• Desire to make a positive difference in the 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!

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