Support Worker

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services.

Home Instead holds an excellent reputation within a competitive care industry, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Support Workers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust. This enables us to provide personalised support and care or our clients like no other company. 

Our Support Workers deliver a range of one to one services to individuals in their own homes.  

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding being a Support Worker for Home Instead is definitely the job for you. All we ask is for compassion, dedication and flexibility to meet our clients' needs. If you possess the heart and passion for care then we would love to hear from you. 

As a Home Instead Support Worker you will work for a company who are committed to make lives better for both our clients AND our employees. We are looking for Support Workers who are kind, compassionate and who truly want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients. As a Support Worker for Home Instead, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help tour clients remain independent in their own home. You will always have enough time to care as Home Instead Support Worker, as our quality services allow a minimum visit time with clients of one hour.

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. 

Support Worker Responsibilities :

• Providing companionship 
• Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition and hydration
• Performing light housekeeping tasks
• Shopping and running errands 
• Providing transportation to appointments or social activities
• Medication support
• Supporting clients living with dementia or other age-related conditions
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting concerns to the Support team

GCSE's preferred but non essential. Care Experience preferred but non essential. Full training will be given.

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.

Within this role there will be opportunity for personal & professional growth and development. Your onboarding will include industry leading induction and in-house training as well as paid e-learning modules, on completion of e-learning, you will be furnished with your Care Certificates and if you so desire, we can consider enrolment on City & Guilds NVQ level courses. 

Essential Requirements

✔ Valid Driving Licence and Reliable Vehicle 

✔ Right to work in the UK - We sadly do not have the means to offer full or part sponsership

If you want to work for a business who make a real difference to someone’s life and be a pivotal part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community to create a diverse workforce and reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to inclusivity and will welcome all interest from suitably qualified persons.

Must be able to work alternate weekends.

This role is subject to suitable references & DBS enhanced disclosure.

What we provide:

• Competitive pay from £13.75 - £14.25 Per Hour + Mileage + Paid Travel Time - You are the heart of our success and therefore we want to reward our staff with some of the best rates of pay.
• Double time rates on bank holidays up to £28.50 Per Hour - Earn extra over bank holidays.
• Full paid training with our award-winning courses with access to our online portal.
• Care Certification - Once you have completed your training, you will be awarded with your care certification.
• Career progression opportunities including NVQ's. Friendly and supportive team - We want to make sure you get the most out of your career and to work together to ensure your care professional journey is the best it can be.
• Regular huddles, team meetings and other group activities - We are a growing team that will always stay connected.

Contact us today: 

01623 702802 or click here to start your application today, we are looking forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey. 

The Home Instead family:

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