Job description
Are you kind and caring, with a knack for conversation and a great sense of humour? Could you brighten your clients' days with a cheery smile? Do you take pride in getting the little things right, like making the perfect cup of tea, or getting those scrambled eggs 'just right'? Then you could be a brilliant Care Professional (which is what we call our Care Workers).
Home Instead South East Northumberland helps clients to live independently at home in Morpeth, Ponteland, Wideopen, Cramlington, and the surrounding areas. We are proud to be one of the few home care providers rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, because we always aim to get everything 'just right' - that's why our minimum visit length is 1 hour, giving you time to build strong, trusting bonds with the people you visit.
Some of the fantastic benefits of joining our team include:
- Excellent pay rates - *£11.00 to £12.50per hour*
- DOUBLE PAY on bank holidays
- *Full-time & Part-time contracts available*
- 1 hour minimum visits, because we believe you need time to get to know your clients
- Careful client matching based on personality, and you get to visit the same people on a regular basis
- Employee referral bonus programme
- *Paid Mileage and travel time* - paid separately
- Award winning training (with training allowance paid) and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
- Employee assistance program - available 24/7
- Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers, and more
- Access to a Blue Light card, with big savings like 10% off shopping at Asda
Responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and careful client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
Duties can include:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
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! Click apply today or call us at 01670 338 542 to learn more.
Role subject to full DBS disclosure.