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Care Professional

Home InsteadDumbarton, Scotland, GB

1 day ago

Salary

£12.60 hourly

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum one hour care visits and 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, social events or shopping
Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
Assist with administering medication

Who we are looking for :

Applicants with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients

Flexibility towards work schedules to include evenings and alternative weekends

Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping

Good communicator

Willingness to travel to other areas within West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute

Applicants ideally should have a driving license and access to a vehicle although other methods of transportation may be acceptable and given due consideration depending on the needs of the client and their location.

Care Professional Benefits :

Excellent pay rates - £12.60 per hour (rising in April), plus enhanced bank holiday rates

Flexible working hours - zero hours contract

Minimum one hour visits – so you have the time needed with client

Paid Training & Induction - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities

Mileage - paid separately

MOT charge reimbursed – if using own car

Employee referral bonus programme

Employee Assistance Programme - available 24 / 7

Home Instead Benefits Scheme - Savings on your favourite High Street brands

Blue Light Card

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

No qualifications are necessary as full training will be given.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from all sectors 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 expect all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to PVG checks (costs reimbursed after three months of employment).

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!