CAREGiver in the community

Company Description Home Instead Senior Care is 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 CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. Job Description In these uncertain times, we need to look out for those who are more vulnerable than ourselves, particularly the elderly. If you want to join a team of superstar CAREGivers who are committed to supporting older people through this period then join a team that feels like family...Our clients trust us. They will rely on you to listen carefully to what they need, take an interest in them and deliver excellent care. If you enjoy interacting with older individuals and want to pursue an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, CAREGiving might be the career for you. As a CAREGiver, you will be a helping hand to our lovely senior clients, supporting them to remain happy and independent in their own homes. The most important part of a CAREGiving role with Home Instead is offering companionship based care and support - including helping someone out of bed, having a wash or putting on their socks. Each of our CAREGivers is matched to a client based on mutual interests and hobbies to encourage a strong relationship that is able to develop. We believe you need this understanding and bond to be able to care for someone as if they were a member of your own family. Indeed, many of our CAREGivers do not have formal experience of working as a carer before they join our team, but may have looked after a family member and want to make a difference to an older person's life by using the experience they have gained. Our service is companionship led and so, a considerable responsibility of a CAREGiver is to stimulate and encourage the client through a range of different activities that sustain or improve their quality of life. A CAREGiver's responsibilities can also include accompanying clients to appointments and social events, light housekeeping, planning and preparing meals and helping with daily living routines. We are looking for friendly, kind, compassionate people who like to spend time with older people and build a friendly but professional relationship. Don't worry if you don't have sector experience, we have extensive training and on-going development opportunities that will enable to you deliver our special brand of relationship-led care. What we will give you: * Flexible working hours to suit your needs around other commitments you may have. * Specialised free Learning Assessment & Orientation Program as part of our recruitment process on how to become a Home Instead CAREGiver * Investment in you as a person and any additional training or qualifications you may wish to carry out * An hourly wage reflective of the important role you do considerably higher than the minimum wage * Most importantly the chance to feel a part of the growing network of CAREGivers that really do care. * Minimum of 1 Hour visits , so you are able to focus on providing companionship led care * Holiday Pay * Paid Mileage Additional Information If you have a passion for caring, we would love to hear from you... As a CAREGiver, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 01702 787238. You can also find us on Facebook: We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead Senior Care 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. Responsibilities: In these uncertain times, we need to look out for those who are more vulnerable than ourselves, particularly the elderly. If you want to join a team of superstar CAREGivers who are committed to supporting older people through this period then join a team that feels like family...Our clients trust us. They will rely on you to listen carefully to what they need, take an interest in them and deliver excellent care. If you enjoy interacting with older individuals and want to pursue an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, CAREGiving might be the career for you. As a CAREGiver, you will be a helping hand to our lovely senior clients, supporting them to remain happy and independent in their own homes. The most important part of a CAREGiving role with Home Instead is offering companionship based care and support - including helping someone out of bed, having a wash or putting on their socks. Each of our CAREGivers is matched to a client based on mutual interests and hobbies to encourage a strong relationship that is able to develop. We