Job description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for senior adults. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. At Home Instead Aylesbury Vale and North East Oxfordshire, we match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and provide personalised support. Each day and client is different, but the core services you will be offering focus around personal care, home help, and companionship.
At Home Instead we are committed to changing the face of aging by providing the best possible care to our clients. We are a firm believer that just because we get older, it should not mean we are limited in what we can do. The high quality care which our team provide is vital to helping us achieve this aim, and improving the lives of the clients we support.
We are looking for individuals with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients, to join our team in the Aylesbury area. As a Senior Care Professional you will be the link between our Care Manager, and the Care Professionals team, conduct introductions between clients and Care Professionals, conduct training for Care Professional team, and provide a variety of non-medical services to help clients keep independent in their own home. You will be based both within the field, when providing care to our clients, and in the office when supporting the Care Manager.
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 spending time in the company of others.
As a Senior Care Professional you will also help to ensure that Home Instead Aylesbury Vale and North East Oxfordshire remain CQC compliant, by supporting our Care Manager in this area.
This role is a full-time position, you will therefore be expected to work alternative weekends in addition to a minimum of two evenings per week, as a part of your working hours.
Rates of pay start from £12.75 and can increase to £14.00 based on qualifications and experience.
As a Senior Care Assistant you must have achieved a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social care or equivalent. Experience within the care sector is essential, you must have a passion for delivering good customer service, and have knowledge and understanding of legislation specific to Health Social care.
A valid drivers license and access to a reliable form of transportation is also required for this role, where you will be providing support to our clients within the communities we serve. You will also be flexible to travel to all geographical areas encompassed within our patch.
You will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.
Benefits Include:
- Employee Health Assured Programme
- Staff Benefits including a range of high street stores, holidays and more
- Paid mileage
- Pension auto enroll scheme
Additional Information
If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding, part of the community and you have the willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact Matt on 01296 410029.
We 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.