Care Professional chez Home Instead

Come and Join our team here at Wigan. Home Instead are the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. This is a wonderful opportunity!

We are seeking a dedicated Care Professional to join our team in Wigan, United Kingdom. In this role, you will provide essential support and care to our clients in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Working hours: You will be required to work shifts, including Mornings (7am-14:15pm) and Evenings (16:00pm-22:00pm).

• Assist clients with personal care and grooming to maintain their dignity and appearance
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to clients' dietary requirements
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with clients
• Accompany and transport clients to medical appointments and social activities
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients' health status
• Maintain a clean and organised living environment for clients
• Collaborate effectively with families and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Observe and report any changes in clients' conditions to the appropriate parties
• Facilitate cognitive stimulation through appropriate activities and exercises
• Respond promptly and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies
• Work alternative weekends as part of the regular schedule
• Demonstrate flexibility in shift patterns, including evenings and weekends

• Genuine passion for caring for others and making a positive impact on their lives
• Excellent reliability and professionalism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic and patient nature, with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and daily tasks
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Basic first aid knowledge (preferred but not required, as training will be provided)
• Previous experience in caregiving or related field is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and dignity at all times
• Willingness to learn and adapt to clients' individual needs and preferences

At Home Instead Northwich, we can offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay of £13.25- £13.75 per hour, with double time on bank holidays
• Fully funded DBS and pre-employment checks
• Variety of shift patterns available Morning shifts & Late shifts
• All calls are a minimum 1 hour, where we match you with clients for continuity
• Paid Training – full onboarding programme where we provide award winning training
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus programme - £250 per referral
• Paid mileage up to 45 pence per mile
• Supportive working environment
• Exclusive high street discounts scheme
• Eligible for a blue light card

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please send in your CV and we will review this and be in touch. 

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods 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 and references, which is funded by Home Instead.