Job description
Location - Taunton, Somerset
£125.00 per day
Home Instead Taunton are an award winning, family run business that is part of a network forming the world’s leading provider of homecare for older people. We believe passionately in providing a standard of care and support that we would be happy to receive ourselves and for our families. 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 are looking to employ a passionate and experienced individual to provide continuity of care for both clients and Care professionals.
Job Description
We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our teams in Taunton and Yeovil as a Live In Care Professionals. As a Live In Care Professional, you will live in a client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.
You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.
As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance of upto £35 per week, from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.
Live-In care means working and staying in a persons home with them for short periods of time and assisting them with all aspects of daily life - this may mean for a few weeks or a few months.
Applicants must have access to a car, E-Bike or suitable form of transportation, along with appropriate insurance and a valid driver's license. Additionally, this role is subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check and references.
Additional Information
Free training, we will provide you with all the practical knowledge and skills that you will need to excel in your career- Opportunity to complete qualifications in Health & Social Care
- Competitive hourly rate
- Company Pension Scheme
- Paid mileage
- A friendly and dedicated office team to support you.
- Employee Assistance Programme for your health and wellbeing
- Paid Annual Leave
- The backing of an award-winning global brand with an excellent reputation
- On-going training and development to include regular support and supervision
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Discounts on shopping, health & beauty, family days out, food & drink through our Home Instead company benefits scheme.
- Blue light discount card eligibility.
- £200 Introduce a friend scheme. “Terms & conditions apply”