Care Assistant Wrexham

Company Description

Home Instead is a home care provider with a difference We want to make a difference to the lives of people in our community by encouraging them to stay independent at home for as long as possible.

Our Care Professionals provide care to people living in their own homes so they can continue to live fulfilled lives and be supported. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then give us a call, we can talk you through any questions you may have.

**Job Description**:
**We have full and part-time positions available in the following areas**:

- Gresford, Marford, Llay, Rossett and surrounding areas.
- Acton, Borras, Garden Village, Hightown and surrounding areas.

**What could you be doing as a Home Instead Care Professional?**
- ** Making a difference** to the lives of our clients by providing companionship, helping with hobbies, taking out for appointments, to the local cafe for a coffee, shopping with or for them.
- ** Keeping clients safe **in their own home by ensuring that there are no hazards, providing home help such as light cleaning, laundry, gardening etc.
- ** Getting someone ready for the day **so they feel fabulous by assisting them to wash, shower, bathe, brush hair, teeth and selecting an outfit with them to wear for the day.
- ** Keeping people healthy **by providing home cooked meals where possible, you don't need to be a chef but basic cooking skills are needed.
- ** Assisting with medication **for those clients who may need some help to remember or may find it difficult to take the medication themselves.

**Qualifications**:
You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member, voluntary experience in care or similar customer service role.

You will have a real passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding tailored care service. You will need to be a reliable, trustworthy, and respectful individual, someone that will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Most importantly you will need to have the right 'values' in treating our clients with dignity, respect and always a person-centred approach. All our team members have caring, kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients and community in Wrexham and surrounding areas.

Additional Information
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Home Instead Will Offer You**:

- ** Part-time or full-time roles**:

- ** Competitive rates of pay £11.25 per hour** (mileage, travel time and holiday pay in addition)
- ** Paid shadowing calls**:

- ** Guaranteed hours contracts available**:

- ** Blue Light Discount card eligibility**:

- ** Employee benefits portal - with discounts at over 200 outlets**:

- ** Double time on bank holidays**:

- ** Friendly and supportive management and office team - **We want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We’ll always be there for any advice or guidance you need.
- ** 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme**.
- ** Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities** - We support all of our team along their career path and help people progress to where they want to be.
- ** Industry-Leading Training and Development** - It’s not just our care that is award-winning, we have one of the best training programs in the industry.
- ** Fully funded QCF qualifications**.

**Full PPE Protection** - We ensure both our Care Professionals and clients are protected and safe at all times.

**THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK**.