Home Instead
Location
Lichfield, Staffordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Home Instead has a genuine passion for making a difference to peoples lives. We are a worldwide family of caring and compassionate people who believe that our older generation have the right to live in their own home for as long as they can, if they so wish.
We provide an amazing team of local Care Professionals to support the older generation within our communities to stay safe and independent within their own home. Our Care Professionals provide companionship, meal preparation, dementia support, help with personal hygiene routines, light housework and taking clients out to appointments and even having fun.
You must have a big smile that will make each client’s face light up when they welcome you at the door. As each day is varied, you’ll need to think on your feet…and it helps to be light on them too as clients often enjoy a dance following afternoon tea. A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen to a lifetime's worth of stories and eyes to help them find their things if they’ve been misplaced! You don’t have to be a Michelin star cook but being able to make a cuppa “just right” is essential. We don’t wear uniforms (it's friendlier that way) but you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves to cook in the kitchen or bring in some flowers from the garden! Timekeeping is crucial, you should arrive on time, take your time to listen, take time to understand and take time to care - we measure time in hours and each one matters. A GCSE in history is not required but helping a client relive their memories by flicking through a photo album together will be sure to make their day. You’ll need to bring oodles of patience and a sense of humour. We’re a social bunch at Home Instead who love getting together for regular training (and social events!) and we’ll always be there to support you no matter what. If you tick some of these boxes, then a job at Home Instead might tick yours. Apply now and we’ll be in touch for a chat
Duties can include:
No experience is required.
Full support and Training is given before you are matched to clients.
Due to the community nature of the role it is important that you have access to your own vehicle and have a full driving license.
DBS is required and is paid for by Homeinstead.
Average hours of 15 hour contract per week. this is a 2 week roster working less hours week 1 and more hours week 2; the average for the 2 week roster is a 15 hours contract.
Working week 1; 10 hour working
5pm till 9.45pm Monday and Tuesday evening only
working week 2 : 20 hour working
5pm till 9.45pm Monday and Tuesday evening plus Saturday and Sunday
This 2 week roster means you will only work alternate weekends.
MORE HOURS ARE AVAILABLE OVER AND ABOVE THE CONTRACTED HOURS AS STATED.
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 01827 431002 to learn more.
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. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK . We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.
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