Care Professional – Home Care (Hounslow)

Company Description

Home Instead is a care company dedicated to helping people live comfortably and independently in their own homes. We believe in providing high-quality, personalised care that makes a real difference to people's lives. Our approach is built around kindness, compassion, dignity and respect, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with our clients. We take pride in supporting our clients to enjoy the best possible quality of life while remaining in familiar surroundings.

Job Description

As a Care Professional, your responsibilities may include:

• Companionship: Spending quality time with clients, having conversations and supporting their hobbies and interests.
• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs.
• Home Help: Helping with light housekeeping, laundry, ironing, shopping and keeping the home tidy.
• Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.
• Medication Reminders: Providing reminders in line with the client's care plan.
• Appointments and Outings: Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities and local outings.
• Specialist Support: Supporting clients living with dementia, Alzheimer's and other age-related conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Able to work independently and follow care instructions.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Good personal hygiene and a professional appearance.
• Ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

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.

Pay

• £13.75 an Hour
• Enhanced Pay on bank holidays

Benefits

• Free Blue Light Card – National Discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Health Assured (24/7) Helpline support
• Mileage allowance
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Level 2 NVQ
• Level 3 NVQ

Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorships at this time.