Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual seeking a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference to people's lives on weekends? Home Instead is an award-winning home care provider, committed to changing the face of ageing, and we are looking for empathetic Weekend Care Professionals to join our growing team.
We are seeking individuals to provide essential support to our valued clients across the Barnstaple, Bideford and South Molton. You will be carefully matched with clients in your local community, empowering them to maintain their independence, dignity, and wellbeing in the comfort of their own homes. This vital role operates on weekends, offering meaningful work that fits your schedule.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalised companionship and emotional support, fostering meaningful relationships.
- Assist with light housework, errands, and maintaining a tidy and safe home environment.
- Support with meal planning and preparation, ensuring nutritious and enjoyable food.
- Offer dignified personal care assistance, including help with bathing, dressing, and grooming, respecting client privacy at all times.
- Provide medication reminders and support, ensuring timely and correct administration.
- Facilitate mobility support, assisting clients with safe movement around their home.
- Engage clients in stimulating activities, hobbies, and community outings to enrich their lives.
Requirements
Essential:
- A genuine passion for supporting older adults and a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and consistent access to your own reliable vehicle is essential due to the geographical nature of client visits.
- The legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a care-giving role, either professional or personal, is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.
- Local knowledge of the South Molton, Barnstaple, and Chulmleigh areas.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from £13.40 to £14.60 per hour.
- Comprehensive, award-winning training programme, including specialised modules.
- Paid mileage and travel time between clients.
- Company pension scheme.
- A supportive and friendly office team available 24/7.
- Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional growth.
- Employee referral bonus programme.
- Exclusive discounts and benefits through our Employee Benefits Platform.
- A truly rewarding role where you can make a profound difference to someone's life every weekend.
About Us
Home Instead is a leading global provider of high-quality, personalised home care services for older people. Our mission is to enhance the lives of older adults and their families, enabling them to live independently and comfortably at home for as long as possible. We pride ourselves on our relationship-led approach, carefully matching our Care Professionals with clients based on interests and personalities, ensuring a consistent and enriching experience for all. Join our compassionate team and become part of an organisation that truly values its people and the invaluable work they do.
Work Location: In person
