Weekend Care Assistant

Company Description Weekend Work That Truly Makes A Difference Home Instead Redditch and Bromsgrove is voted as one of the top home care providers in the West Midlands by homecare.co.uk, our aim is to keep our clients where they are happiest - in their own homes. We are dedicated to providing only the highest standards of care. We are looking for kind hearted people to join our team on a weekend basis. Job Description All you need is a big heart - we will give you the training to do the rest. All of our care calls are the minimum of one hour - so you have the time to really care and build a real relationship. Duties can include; Personal Care Light house work Meal Prep Medication support Dementia care No matter what you are there to do, you will always act as a companion, engaging and encouraging your client. You will be matched to clients who are local to the Redditch area, so you will spend more time with your clients and less time in your car! Ideally you will be available from 8am - 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, as the care calls are stand alone visits, you will have natural gaps during your working day to give you a break. Peak times are 8am, 9:15am, 1pm and 4:45pm. Qualifications No experience is necessary, just a little patience, commitment and a passion to help others. This role can work really nicely along side a main job, family life or studies. Due to the community nature of the role it is essential that you have access to your own vehicle and have a full driving licence. Additional Information In return you will enjoy: Minimum of one our visits, so you have the time to care Introductions to every new client, so you are prepared every time Matched to regular, local clients so your focus is on the relationship Part time hours that can fit to your life style* subject to approval Attractive hourly rates which pays more for weekend work and double for bank holidays Free introductory training and access to regular further training, including dementia and parkinsons training Mentor program when you first start Supportive office team, regular local and central team meetings and socials Refer a friend bonus Rewards and recognition Recognition for length of service Paid mileage Out of hours On Call support "As a new CAREGiver for Home Instead Senior Care I can honestly say I love my job. This is a company that genuinely cares about its clients, their happiness and wellbeing." ~ T.Taylor If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you. 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. Qualifications: No experience is necessary, just a little patience, commitment and a passion to help others. This role can work really nicely along side a main job, family life or studies. Due to the community nature of the role it is essential that you have access to your own vehicle and have a full driving licence. Responsibilities: All you need is a big heart - we will give you the training to do the rest. All of our care calls are the minimum of one hour - so you have the time to really care and build a real relationship. Duties can include; Personal Care Light house work Meal Prep Medication support Dementia care No matter what you are there to do, you will always act as a companion, engaging and encouraging your client. You will be matched to clients who are local to the Redditch area, so you will spend more time with your clients and less time in your car! Ideally you will be available from 8am - 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, as the care calls are stand alone visits, you will have natural gaps during your working day to give you a break. Peak times are 8am, 9:15am, 1pm and 4:45pm.