Community Care Assistant

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.,

• 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.
  
  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.
  
  £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.