Care Assistant- After 5pm - 10pm (London borough of Redbridge, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Islington).

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients inin any of the following areas ( London Borough of Redbridge, Hackney, Waltham Forest, or Islington ). Every one of our clients is unique and special, the joy and comfort our clients receive from one of our  Care Professionals  visiting them makes this an incredibly rewarding job.

You do not need any care qualifications or formal experience to become a  Care Professional  as we will provide you with our award-winning training. We have  Care Professionals  working for us who have been stay at home mums, semi-retired school teachers and or retired but would like part time work. The only thing you need to apply is a warm and compassionate nature, a people-orientated personality, a willingness to learn and live local in any of the following areas (London Borough of Redbridge, Hackney, Waltham Forest, or Islington) with spare time on weekdays and weekends (minimum of an hour).

Care Professional Responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

Reflect the core values of Home Instead 

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life

Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions

Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship  - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit

Home help  - help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework

Accompanying to appointments, local activities or shopping

Personal care  - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Essential Criteria

A passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service

Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect

Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build professional relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner

Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions

You must be reliable, trustworthy and an excellent time keeper 

Live within either of the following (London Borough of Redbridge, Hackney, Waltham Forest, or Islington)

Qualifications

Willingness to travel to clients homes (locally)

You will be required to undergo a full DBS check

Additional Information

Benefits

Award winning training

£13 - 14 an hour 

Pension scheme

Full learning and development programme

Rewards scheme and employee support line

Care Professional social events

You will receive great rates of pay, and the support of a friendly and professional office team.

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 checks.