Community Care Heroes

2 weeks ago


Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time £26,000 - £28,000 per year
Company Description

Home Instead have been supporting Island residents with individualised and person-centred care since April 2019 and have maintained their "Outstanding" rating with the Care Regulator the CQC.  Home Instead is committed to providing Outstanding Care to people in their own homes, from Companionship and Home Help to Personal Care and Dementia Care. 

Home Instead Isle of Wight is a friendly, local home care provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.   

Full UK Driving License is required

Currently looking for Female Carers

Visas and sponsorships not accepted

Job Description

Ready for a whirlwind adventure in community care? Buckle up, because we've got an exciting opportunity for a new care assistant to join our 'Outstanding' island team

This role is perfect for a compassionate carer looking to embark on a Full or Part time journey. No two visits are the same in this action-packed role. Get ready to be a superhero of daily tasks, including:

Home Help Heroics:

  • Become a master of errands and prescription quests
  • Transform into a cleaning wizard (dust bunnies, beware)
  • Channel your inner super women and organise cupboards like a pro
  • Unleash your inner chef with meal planning and preparation
  • Be the guardian of the doorbell and pet whisperer extraordinaire
  • Provide top-notch Dementia/Alzheimer care with a smile
  • Become the champion of exceptional care
  • Master the art of the perfect morning wake-up and evening tuck-in

Companionship Chronicles:

  • Become a conversation connoisseur and laughter instigator
  • Transform into a social secretary extraordinaire
  • Become a travel guru and appointment reminder ninja
  • Channel your inner poet for letter writing and mail organisation
  • Perfect your steady arm technique for walking assistance
  • Be the ultimate plus-one for appointments and social events

Personal Care Prowess:

  • Become the medication reminder maestro
  • Master the art of bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance
  • Be a continence care champion
  • Perfect your skills as a dining companion and assistance expert

Are you ready to don your cape and become a community care superhero? This could be the adventure of a lifetime

Qualifications

Calling all compassionate souls with a zest for life No cape or superpowers required (though they'd be a bonus) We're on the hunt for everyday heroes to join our care crew. Don't worry if you've never saved the day in the care world before – we've got a top-notch training programme that'll turn you into a care champion in no time

What's on our wishlist?

  • A heart of gold and a smile that could light up the Wight
  • The ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary
  • A knack for turning mundane tasks into mini-adventures
  • The superpower of treating our clients like your own beloved gran or grandad
  • A willingness to learn, grow, and occasionally bust out a silly dance move

If you're nodding along and thinking, "That's me", then what are you waiting for? Join our merry band of care crusaders and let's make a difference, one cup of tea and witty conversation at a time

Additional Information

A friendly and relaxed company with an incredibly supportive office and monthly team activities, including care assistant of the month awards.

Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.50 per hour, with options for  flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.

Fully paid training with our award-winning courses.  In addition, we offer a mentor/ buddy system for the first 12 weeks, continued 24/7 support from our office and regular refresher opportunities and team activities.

Wellness program with access to healthcare and counselling, plus blue light card discount.

Exclusive discounts at high street stores, supermarkets, utility providers and much more.

Contact us today:

Enjoy all of this as part of your new rewarding career with the Home Instead Isle of Wight family.

The Home Instead family:

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