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Company DescriptionCan you offer support as a professional carer? We at Home Instead provide one to one care services for our clients wanting to remain living independently at home. We match clients and carers together; the idea is you form a strong bond with your match and help them remain living freely with your companionship and professional assistance. We cover towns and villages across Northwest Kent and are looking for quality individuals who have a desire to work in domiciliary care.What makes Home Instead different:We offer guaranteed income for those looking individuals who have 16 hours a availability (this is given after 3 month probation period)We also offer 0-hour contracts for those looking for flexibility and have limited availability.Salary rate: £12.50 - £13.00 per hourAdditional to the above hourly rate, you will be paid for any travel time between clients at £11.44 per hour pro rata.Additional fuel allowance of 30p per mileDouble bank holiday pay rateClient matches – once you make a match you will keep returning to same person and enjoy a close relationship.Job DescriptionHours required:You will need to have availability to be matched to clients between the hours of 4pm - 8pm. midday. Other peak hours are mornings 8am - 12.00.Home Instead Carers will deliver the following client services:Minimum of 1-hour visits with the client’s home.Assisting with personal hygiene practices.Administering or prompting medication.Light housekeeping.Shopping & running ad-hoc errands.Companionship services.Meal preparation.Nutrition and hydration supportLiaising with the Home Instead & daily record keeping.Building a strong relationship & connecting on a personal level.QualificationsHome Instead carers are trained in the following subjects:Personal hygiene care.Medication management.Basic Life support.Moving & handling.Food safety.Dementia awareness.Fire safety.Safeguarding adults.You will work towards achieving your Care certificateAdditional InformationOffers are subject to the following stages:Completion of application & face to face interview.Successful references.Paid in-house training & online home learning.Clear enhanced DBS. (£53.70 paid back to you after 3 months service)Shadowing clients with a senior care professional.Own transportation necessary – Must have business cover on insurance.If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career with on of the UKs top employers in the care sector. No formal experience required just a great personality and the desire to help others. Then please do get in touch and find out more about Home Instead today. We look forward to telling you more! Call us today on 01959 546228, our offices are based in Polhill business Centre, Halstead, TN14 7AA.Home Instead Senior Care
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