(Not “just” A) Care Assistant

Company Description - ** Visits to our clients are no less than 1 hour** - so you have the time needed with client - ** Excellent rate of pay** £11.00 per hour (double on Bank Holidays) - no catch. - ** Mileage paid at 45p/mile**. - ** Tailored client schedule for efficiency and mínimal travel time** wherever possible = less travel hassle. - ** Employee assistance programme** - available 24/7 Your well-being is important Home Instead - you will have free, confidential access to counselling (not limited to work-related) and legal advice. - ** Genuine appreciation and recognition of the important work that you will undertake** as a Care Professional with Home Instead. Home Instead knows that you are not “just a carer” and we value what you do. If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We are looking for Care Professionals that recognise the importance of the work that they do. We need good communicators and problem solvers with a professional approach to the important work that they do. We need people that can’t help but CARE. “Just a carer?” No such thing You need to be available for morning and evening visits and are available to work alternate weekends. You will need to have access to reliable transportation insured with Class A Business insurance in your name. Home Instead _Salford _covers _the whole of Salford and Worsley including; Swinton, Walkden, Boothstown and Eccles._ **Job Description**: **Care Assistant 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: - Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit - Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent - Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework - Accompanying to appointments or shopping. It is **ESSENTIAL** **be a **driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name** with Class A Business Insurance **Qualifications**: **Formal care experience is not required. Experience is also welcomed.** We need you to **CARE for others **and **be happy in YOUR career.** We need you to help us to support our clients by providing the highest quality of care so that they can continue to live safe, well and as independently as possible in their own homes. We, as a company, will care for you It is **ESSENTIAL** **be a **driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name** with Class A Business Insurance. It is **ESSENTIAL** to have **GCSE level English or equivalent.** It is **ESSENTIAL** to be resident within Salford (non-Salford postcodes will fall into other Home Instead Office’s territories). **Formal care experience is not required** - we provide full training. Your passion for taking care of someone else, being friendly whilst staying professional and your references will show that you are dependable, trust-worthy and respectful. **IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLICATION**: - Our Care Assistants are required to work **at least 2 evenings and alternative weekends**. Core hours are between 8am - 1pm and 4.45pm - 9.30pm, although there is potential to increase hours beyond these times. You must be over 18. Additional Information Additional Information - Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply._ **Things to consider** It is **ESSENTIAL** **be a **driver with access to a vehicle insured in your name** with Class A Business Insurance. Like and Follow us on Facebook - search "Home Instead Salford"