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Company DescriptionOur office was established in 2017 and our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors giving them a sense of purpose, well being and worth. This role will play a vital part ensuring that our clients receive the best in class quality care and support the growth of our business.Job DescriptionHome Instead Shoreham, Longfield, and Petts wood provides person-centred care for our Clients across the Northwest Kent County. It is our aim to assist our clients who wish to remain living safely in the comfort of their own homes. Home Instead provides them with the support they need to live their way as independently as possible.We are looking to recruit a dedicated Senior Care Professional who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to caring for older people, your tasks will include supporting our clients and being role-model for other Care Professionals working out in the field. Your will overseeing the ad-hoc client visits that require cover.On-call dutiesAlternative weekend retainer (to be available to cover any uncovered client visits) this will vary each time. There may weekends that a very quiet and others where you must go out throughout the weekend. So be ready for anything.Visiting a verity of clients who require support within our catchment area.Delivering personal hygiene care, meal preparation, administering medication, light housekeeping, and recording of activities and visit notes.Support within the office when required.Hours requiredThis role is based on a minimum availability of alternative weekend cover starting from Friday 5pm through to Sunday evening 9pm.Weekday hours can be negotiated, if you require extra.SalaryYou will receive a £75.00 retainer fee for on-callHourly rate is paid at £13.00 per hour whilst on visits.Additional to the above you will receive paid travel at rate of £11.44 pro rataAdditional paid fuel allowance at 30p per mile.QualificationsSkillsExcellent communication skills and be a communitive team playerA good understanding of person-centred careAt least 1 year experience in a care-based roleFull driving licence and access to own vehicle is necessary for this roleFull training will be providedAdditional InformationIf you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighborhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.Home Instead Senior Care
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