Home Instead
Evening Care Assistant in West Lothian
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Job Opportunities: Care Assistant (Care Professional) – UK-Based
Company Description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum one-hour visits, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable personalised support.
Job Description
Here at Home Instead, West Lothian, we are looking to grow our team of Care Assistants across the West Lothian area.
- Title: Care Professional
- Location: West Lothian, UK (role based in the UK)
- Application Note: The right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
About Home Instead
We provide award-winning home care of the highest quality. Our Care Professionals—known as Care Assistants within this description—deliver care and support designed to allow clients to live independently in their own homes.
Entry Eligibility
You do not need any prior experience or specific qualifications to become a Care Professional. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including:
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Delivery driving
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Care Professional Benefits
Our commitment to your professional development and well-being includes:
- Award-winning training
- Paid PVG check (criminal record check, required for safeguarding adherence)
- Competitive pay starting at £14.10 per hour
- Flexible hours and contracts to accommodate your lifestyle
- Paid business mileage
- Paid, protected travel time between client visits
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Rewards scheme and an employee support line
- Care Professional social events
- Referral scheme with incentives
- Opportunities for career progression and personal development
- Employee Assistance Program
You’ll also receive:
- Discounts on products/services from big brand stores and utility providers
Key Responsibilities
What Does Being a Care Professional Involve?
As a Care Professional, you will:
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- Conduct minimum 1-hour visits to each client’s home
- Meet and introduce yourself to all new clients
- Be matched with clients based on personality, background, hobbies and interests
- Provide companionship-led care
- Offer non-medical support services, including:
- Shopping
- General household tasks
- Preparing fresh food from scratch
- Build strong professional relationships with clients
- Support clients to maintain independence in their own homes
Commitment to Safeguarding
We actively encourage diverse applications to reflect our communities and are committed to safeguarding. Enhanced criminal record checks are part of the recruitment process.
Preferred Requirements
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (but this is not essential)
Apply Now
We are actively recruiting! If you are looking for rewarding and flexible work with high job satisfaction and the opportunity to meet clients’ real needs, we would love to hear from you.
📅 Deadline: 29 July 2023
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