Weekend Care Professional

Company Description

Why join Home Instead

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of two hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care assistant to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalized support.  

• 96% are proud to work for Home Instead.
• 95% feel motivated to go the extra mile.
• 88% see themselves working at Home Instead in 12 months’ time.
• 82% would recommend Home Instead as a great place to work.

Job Description

 Weekends (Flexible working hours)

Are you looking for a new, exciting career in 2025.

We are looking for a Care professional, with a compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Kensington and Chelsea.  As a Caregiver, you will be able to provide an environment where our clients can live as independent as possible in their own home with your support.

Responsibilities may include:

• Companionship
• Accompanying your client to appointments or a visit to the shops
• Meal preparation and light housework
• Building strong professional relationships
• Assistance with personal care and taking medications

What does being a Caregiver involve?

• Minimum 2-hour visits
• Introductions to all new clients
• Caregivers matched to clients based on hobbies and interests.
• Visiting the same Clients for continuity of care and to allow you to build meaningful relationships

Caregiver benefits: 

• Award-winning training
• Rates of pay start at £12.60 and increase with completed Care certificate
• Holiday pay/ Bank holiday rates
• Travel expenses paid between clients
• Full learning and development programs (NVQ qualifications)
• Rewards scheme and Employee support line
• Care assistant social events
• Home Instead Benefits
• Refer to a friend scheme to earn up to £100
• Blue light card discount

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are needed for this role. Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous however not essential as full training and on-going support is provided as standard.