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A few hours each morning to help someone in Market Harborough get up and gorgeous? Part Time Carer Personal Assistant

Market Harborough, England, United Kingdom Full-time
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Posted 9 Nov 2021 · Other

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Job Description A Home Instead CAREGiver is a kind and friendly person, totally reliable, and compassionate with excellent communication skills. You will be working in a person's own home, however the whole team provide support to you and the client. We are looking for someone who is happy to learn, contribute to the team, and can work under pressure when needed and will enjoy the rewards and responsibility.   A carer or personal assistant, provides the highest quality care and responsibilities include    Maintaining a  professional and friendly relationship with our client, their family, friends and others involved with their health and well-being   Personal Care – washing, dressing, grooming, continence care.  Companionship – conversation and good company - assist with writing letters enjoying a chat   Activities –  accompanying to outings and social events, and encourage hobbies and pastimes   Plan, prepare and cook nutritious food - rediscovering favourite family recipes  Medication – collecting prescriptions, medication reminders  Light housekeeping – ensuring their home is safe and  tidy Shopping, run errands and accompanying to appointments  Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life.    We offer…  Recruitment Assessment Programme  - no charge    Award winning Home Instead on-going training, & Care Certificate training. We are the only care company who provides accredited City & Guilds Qualifications too! On-Call support  24/7  - Additional training from our in house Registered Nurse  Free Full Enhanced 12-month DBS  Access to free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).  Employee Discounts at various stores.  Refer-A-Friend Scheme, up to £500 per referral.  Our CAREGivers do not wear uniform, but any PPE etc is provided    We work together on what's best for you and for our clients - many of our team work only a few hours a week, (between 12 - 20hrs)  with a regular pattern of work so if you can help our client with breakfast, we ask you to help every other weekend to keep a consistent schedule. Guaranteed hours or zero hours contracts +holiday +pension+paid travel allowance between calls.   Qualifications We are looking for someone with experience of helping others, maybe personal experience of caring for a family member.  Formal care experience isn't required - we provide full paid training. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are reliable, trustworthy and respectful. Our clients may need support with mealtimes including making a proper meal (baking a cake would definitely be an asset but you don't need to be Star Baker!!)   You will be over 18 -  being a car driver is advantageous as many of our clients live in a rural location.  Additional Information If you enjoy caring for others, and know the warm glow inside when you have helped someone, we would love to hear from you. Further information or to apply for this role please contact Bev -  recruit.mh@homeinstead.co.uk 01858 540317 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. Company Description Do you like helping others? Do you want to be appreciated and part of a great team? If your answer is yes! Then we would LOVE to hear from you! A job that fits around you, your lifestyle and pays from £10.60 - 12.50 ph + holiday + pension! and Double on Public Holidays. We pay travel allowance between calls as well.   Why choose Home Instead?  By matching our clients and CAREGivers hobbies and interests you will have lots to talk about and to enjoy together.  We provide award winning training  + have an excellent reputation for looking after our staff as well as our clients!-  24 hour dedicated friendly support - efficient and properly managed to ensure that you have no worries.  Monthly CAREGiver Coffee Stop meetings where you meet other CAREGivers  and make new friends.    Top quality - Home Instead covering in Market Harborough, Oadby, Corby & Rutland is the highest rated Care provider in the East Midlands - Outstanding in all five areas rated by CQC.
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  • Market Harborough, England, LE16, United Kingdom

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