Elderly Befriender - Cringleford, United Kingdom - Home Instead

Home Instead

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Cringleford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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.

Job Description:

£12.50 per hour and holiday pay on top (£14.01 earned wage), plus £18.75 per hour bank holidays.

We are looking for 'people people' to work one to one with older people to improve the quality of life for older person in your local community.

There is no age limit for applicants and no formal experience is required. However, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

You could be joining our award-winning, CQC Outstanding rated, small, family-run, local home care company who's visits always involve an element of companionship.

We have won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation in the local area.

This home care service with the personal touch is different to any other care organisation in the area, providing a minimum of 1-hour home visits to a predominantly private client base, but the focus being on companionship.

The average visiting time is actually far higher at about 90 minutes and our friendly office team are sensible about travel time and distances as well so you'll be visiting clients within a pre-agreed area to suit you.

There are some fantastic benefits & hours in your role as Care Assistant & Elderly Befriender, including:

Holiday and pension scheme.
Part time hours between 1020 per week, flexible roles available
Various shift patterns between the hours of 7am and 10pm, 7 days a week including alternate weekends
In house Training that includes Care Certificate and shadowing shifts.
Ongoing support from the office team.
DBS check included

Help us in our mission to end loneliness amongst our local elderly population

This is a totally unique care sector opportunity - what does the role involve? We will carefully match you to your own small circle of older adults in your local community and you will support them to live happy, independent lives by providing:

Companionship, a cup of tea & a natter
Shopping tips, social calls, appointments, clubs & hobbies
Preparing simple meals and light household duties
Prompting & assisting your client with their medication
Supporting the client with their showering and toileting needs which could include helping the client in washing, dressing and any toileting needs such as changing incontinence pads.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£14.01 per hour

Qualifications:

Full valid driving licence and own vehcle