CAREGiver

Home Instead Senior Care; Rochdale; On-site; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead are the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. 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 and enable us to provide personalised support. Caregivers with Home Instead are called Care Professionals.

Job Description

Growing older can be very stressful for some people, so can you imagine taking someone out of their home too? Our home care avoids this, and our Care Professionals allow older people to live long and happy lives, whilst promoting their autonomy and independence. Do you want to make a real difference to someone’s life?

We are looking for kind, compassionate, and dedicated Care Professionals to join our team. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services. Responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care
• Assisting clients with daily living activities, meal preparation, and light housework
• Administering medication as prescribed
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided
• Communicating effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals
• Driving clients to appointments and social events

Qualifications

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.

Requirements:

• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A caring, compassionate nature
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead Rochdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary £12-£26
• Pension scheme
• Fully paid training with our award-winning courses
• Mentor system for the first 12 weeks
• 24/7 support from our office
• Wellness program with access to healthcare and counselling
• Exclusive discounts at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers, and more.

This role is subject to DBS Enhanced disclosure.