Do you want to work for a care provider in Taunton rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission? A 5 Star Employer Award 2024? A Top 20 Large & Mid-size Home Care Group AND most Recommended Homecare Provider in Taunton & West Somerset…
Then you’ve come to the right job advert.
This particular role is working evenings between 4/5pm and 10pm.
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Professional to join our amazing Home Instead Taunton branch working in the Taunton and Wellington areas.
Pay: £13.00 an hour on weekdays and £13.75 on weekends PLUS DOUBLE PAY on bank holiday and mileage paid at 0.45p per mile.
Hours per week: We have contracts for staff to work between 10 and 39 hours per week.
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 older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience.
We encourage people from different sectors to apply such as: retail, hospitality, childcare and other customer service sectors.
You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.
At Home Instead Taunton led by Drs. Mark Hunt and Rebecca Gray, we deliver exceptional care as we would for our family. Specialising in diverse needs, from dementia care in Trull to companionship in Creech, live-in care in Wellington or domestic duties in Bishops Lydeard. Our aim is making everyone feel like part of our family, ensuring a high standard of care in every aspect of home help and support.
Our ideal candidate:
- Proactive person who can use your own decision-making skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Can do attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Empathetic to people and kind
- Good communication skills
- A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
- Honesty and integrity
- Kind, caring and compassionate
- Hardworking/ motivated
- Resilient
- Team player
- Reliable
- You have access to your own car
- You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
Key responsibilities:
- Providing meal preparation for the clients evening meal
- Medication support
- preparation for bed & their bedtime routine
- ensuring the house is left secure and the client safe overnight.
Why choose to work WITH us at Home Instead Taunton?
- Guaranteed hours and salaried positions available- From Part-time to Full-time
- Career Progression- We will support you to develop a rewarding career with us, from becoming a Mentor to a Senior Care Professional- we will guide and support you on your journey.
- Hours to work around your lifestyle
- A personalised Mentor Scheme- we will match you with an existing Care professional to complete your shadow visits for as long as you need until you feel comfortable completing solo visits.
- Minimum of 1-hour Visits – we don’t believe good care can be delivered in less time
- Excellent Pay from £13.00PH plus double pay on bank holidays.
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Employee Benefits Scheme - with discounts on shopping, restaurants and more
- Free membership to the Employee Assistance Programme, which gives you 24/7 access to one-to-one counselling, legal advice and support, self-help and well-being information
- Free Professional development plan and ongoing training to enable you to develop your professional knowledge and career development within Home instead
- City and Guilds accredited Dementia training, Specialist Parkinson's Training and End of Life support to enable you to support clients confidently and develop your career.
- Early Pay - draw down pay option at any time
- Generous Refer a Friend scheme
What happens next?
- As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
- We will arrange an interview with you.
- If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
- Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead.
- ‘Apply’ now to start your care journey with us.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own car for work use?
- Why would you like to work for Home Instead?
- What location are you based please?
- How many hours between 10 and 39 per week are you looking to work?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? (Unfortunately, we do not offer this)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: On the road
