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Home Care Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • A full UK driving licence
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Ability to obtain appropriate Class 1 Business Motor Insurance
  • Flexible and reliable availability

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Support clients with mobility and medication prompts
  • Maintain accurate care records and visit notes

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Compassion
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Home Instead UK

Home Health Care

Here at Home Instead, our mission is to expand the world's capacity to care. Across the globe we care for thousands of older adults, helping them live well at home for longer. In the UK, we’re reaching more older people than ever with an expansive network of 240 independently owned and operated franchise offices who play a key role in their local community.What we doOur quality, award-winning home care services support wellbeing and allow older people to live independently at home in familiar surroundings. From personal care, companionship and home help to specialist dementia, end of life and Parkinson’s care, our CAREGivers can support a wide range of needs. Join our networkOwning a Home Instead franchise offers a truly rewarding opportunity in a growing market. We’re with you every step of the way guiding each franchisee throughout their journey, enabling them to grow a successful home care business that really does make a difference. Find out about our care services: www.homeinstead.co.uk Find out about our franchise opportunity: www.homeinstead.co.uk/franchise/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHome Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Company Description

Home Instead Charnwood Pride ourselves for delivering the best quality, relationship-focused care. We priorities  safe, high-quality, person-centred care that enables clients to remain independent, respected, and comfortable within their own homes. We place the individual at the heart of everything we do and tailor care to meet each client’s unique needs, preferences, and routines. 

Job Description

Loughborough, United Kingdom
Part-time / Live-in / Waking Nights
£13 - £14 per hour for hourly care | Live-in rates discussed separately

Role Purpose- We are currently looking for Care Professionals, Care Assistants, Carers and Domiciliary Care Workers to support clients across Loughborough and the wider Charnwood area. We are particularly looking for people who are available for:

  • Live-in Carers
  • Waking Night Care- Every other Saturday support
  • Hourly Morning and evening home care visits

Whether you are looking for regular care work, additional hours or a role providing more dedicated support to an individual, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Support clients with mobility and medication prompts
  • Prepare meals and assist with light household tasks
  • Support clients to maintain their independence and daily routines
  • Provide attentive support during waking night shifts
  • Follow individual care plans and report any changes in a client's needs
  • Maintain accurate care records and visit notes
  • Work safely and follow company policies, safeguarding and health and safety procedures
  • Attend required training, meetings and ongoing development sessions

Availability- We are particularly interested in Care Professionals who can offer:

Hourly Home Care

  • Morning visits, starting from 8:00am, paid at £13 per hour
  • Evening visits, finishing at 10:00pm, paid at £14 per hour
  • Weekend visits, paid at £14 per hour

Live-in Care

  • Live-in care opportunities supporting clients in their own homes
  • Providing companionship, personal care and support with daily routines
  • Live-in arrangements and rates discussed as part of the recruitment process

Waking Nights

  • Waking night support for clients who require assistance throughout the night
  • Remaining awake and available to provide support when required- We are particularly looking for availability to support clients every other Saturday

Requirements

  • A caring, compassionate and reliable nature
  • Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
  • Based in Charnwood or surrounding areas
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for community-based care
  • Ability to obtain appropriate Class 1 Business Motor Insurance for work-related driving
  • Flexible and reliable availability
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients
  • Willingness to complete all required training
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Digitally and technologically proficient

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible hours and a variety of care opportunities
  • Live-in care opportunities
  • Waking night opportunities
  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Supportive office and management team
  • Mileage paid from 35p per mile for eligible travel
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in your local community
  • Recognition for long-term commitment, including awards and gifts

If you're passionate about supporting older adults and want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.
  • Full Rights to work within the UK

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