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Home Instead Truro, Falmouth & Redruth – Care Professional
About the Company
Make a Difference This Spring
March often marks a time for fresh starts, new routines, and improved work-life balance. As spring arrives and days become longer, this is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can create meaning, enjoy flexibility, and forge genuine connections.
As a Care Professional, you’ll help people live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. This isn’t just about providing practical support—it’s about building real relationships and enriching someone’s daily life.
You’ll enjoy:
- Flexible hours tailored around your schedule.
- Full training to build competence.
- Supportive team guidance every step of the way.
Since 2009, Home Instead Truro, Falmouth & Redruth has proudly served our local community with companionship-led care. Our approach fosters stability and peace of mind, enabling clients to retain their independence at home. You’ll benefit from:
- Structure and a meaningful routine.
- Genuine satisfaction from knowing your input truly matters.
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing: Care, Connection & Kindness
- Provide genuine companionship by engaging in meaningful conversation, sharing moments over tea, and offering warmth during those brighter spring days.
- Support daily routines such as dressing, personal care, bathing, and grooming, ensuring clients feel confident and prepared for each day.
- Prepare nourishing meals, from simple lunches to comforting evening dishes, to support health and well-being.
- Offer medication reminders (full training provided) to help clients adhere to their health routines.
- Assist with light household chores—keeping homes safe, tidy, and welcoming, especially as the seasons change.
- Provide reassurance and emotional support, serving as a calm, consistent, and dependable presence clients look forward to seeing.
- Complete simple care notes to ensure the wider team and families stay informed and can continue offering high-quality support.
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What’s in It For You?
- Flexible contract of 10–25 hours per week.
- 3 weeks of paid holiday (plus 5.6 weeks per annum).
- 3% pension contribution as part of your benefits package.
- Minimum 1-hour visits, allowing for meaningful, uninterrupted time with clients.
- Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile.
- Fully funded training, ensuring you’re equipped with the right skills—no previous care experience required.
- Access to specialist training and qualifications for career progression.
- Career advancement opportunities built into the role.
- Employee Assistance Programme—offering 24/7 support for you and your family.
- EarlyPay—access up to 50% of your pay before the regular payday.
- Exclusive discounts scheme, including savings at supermarkets and utility providers.
- Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) covered by Home Instead.
- Refer a Friend Scheme—grow our caring community by sharing job opportunities and, upon successfully recruiting, earn financial rewards.
- Challenging pay rate: £13.75 – £14.75 per hour.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking healthy work-life balance with:
- Flexible working patterns that adapt to your needs.
- Consistent, reliable scheduling to plan your week effectively.
- A role with true purpose, where every visit genuinely makes a difference.
- A supportive team environment that fosters ongoing training and development.
- Minimum 1-hour visits, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with clients.
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Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal Care Professional will have:
- A kind, empathetic, and emotionally aware mindset, prioritising attentiveness and reassurance.
- Life experience and maturity, providing a steady, reliable focus to your work.
- Dependability and trustworthiness—you’ll be entrusted with clients’ well-being.
- Strong communication skills, enabling you to form relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability, responding thoughtfully to clients’ unique needs and evolving routines.
- A willingness to learn—no prior experience is necessary as full training is provided.
- Physical ability to safely support mobility and personal care tasks.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a car, essential for providing on-site support.
Additional Information
A Role That Fits Around Your Life
For those wanting a career where you make a tangible difference while preserving your personal balance, becoming a Care Professional could be the ideal springboard.
You’ll join a team where care, respect, and compassion are fundamental to everything we do.
How to Apply
For more information or to discuss how our team can support your future, contact our Recruitment Team on: 📞 01872 303400
Or click through to our advert.
Key Notes:
- This role is available to UK residents with the right to work in the UK.
- Visa sponsorship is currently not offered for new-hires.
Date Advert Closes: 30th April 2025
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