Care Professional

**Are you a kind-hearted and compassionate individual looking for a meaningful career in care?** **Then look no further than Home Instead** Are you a kind-hearted and compassionate individual looking for a meaningful career in care? We are seeking **Care Professionals** to join Home Instead's dedicated team of compassionate individuals committed to providing high-quality care to clients in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to help people live better and more fulfilled lives, and if you share our values, we want you to join us. As a Care Professional with Home Instead, you will enjoy a **minimum visit time of one hour with your clients**, allowing you to build meaningful relationships while getting paid up to £16.50 per hour. You'll also receive **paid travel, waiting, and training time **at £13.50, as well as ongoing training provided by our Registered Nurse, plus paid mileage. Our award-winning care involves not just a listening ear, but also help with housework and meals, personal care, and even companionship for trips here and there. We offer top rates of pay, plus a range of benefits, including an **anniversary bonus**, a **referral bonus** of £250, regular team meetings and social events, and an Employee Assistance Programme that includes **free counselling, legal, and financial advice for you and your family**, as well as **high street benefits and local discounts**. Home Instead pride ourselves on finding the perfect match for our clients and providing tailored, local services backed by a global business. Our specialist training gives you a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to help keep your clients safe, well, and happy at home. Home Instead has been rated _**"Outstanding"**_ by the **Care Quality Commission** and has a growing reputation as a world-class employer. You don't need any experience to join our team - just a heart full of kindness and compassion Our Training Coordinator, Dinah, is a Registered Nurse who will provide you with all the tools and skills you need to support your clients in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and patient individuals who enjoy spending time helping people, and are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career. Age is not necessarily a factor, as the job requires no previous experience or qualifications, and we value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. While a formal education is not required, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the job involves building relationships with clients and their families, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues. We provide comprehensive training to equip **Care Professionals** with the skills and knowledge they require to deliver high-quality care. We want to find people who are as committed to ongoing learning and personal development as we are; there is always room to improve, and learn new skills, if you have a curious and open mind. - **Minimum 1 HOUR visits**, to have the time to build a bond with your clients - Pay up to £16.50 per hour - **PAID **travel, waiting and training time of £13.50 plus mileage - Double pay on **Bank Holidays**: - All training is provided by a registered nurse and is fully funded. No previous experience required - bespoke training programmes include **Dementia Awareness, Frailty, Parkinson’s Awareness and End of Life Care** and more - Career Pathway opportunities which also include **funded Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas in Health and Social Care**. - Employee **referral scheme of £250 **and **anniversary bonus of £250**: - Regular social events including coffee mornings, team meetings and get togethers - **Free counselling, legal and financial advice for you and your family**: - **Local discounts** and access to **hundreds of discounts **with Home Instead Benefits - **This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport. The role is UK based and the right to work in the UK is required.**_ Or Call Rich on 01539 761691 or 07827 941669 Visit Home Instead - South Lakes: Kendal Home Care for more information - **St John's Staff Hire **_is aiding in the recruitment of this role, on behalf of Home Instead South Lakes_ **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 36 per week **Salary**: £16.50 per hour **Benefits**: - Company events - Company pension - Referral programme - Sick pay Schedule: - Day shift - Holidays - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: - Kendal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person