Home Instead
Senior care assistant (weekends)
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Company Description
Home Instead is 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. We match our Live-In Care assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalized support.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care professional to join our dedicated team at Home Instead Doncaster for a weekend role. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting others in the industry, this role is for you!
Salary: Block payment £300 per weekend (£15.00 per hour)
Hours per week: 20 hours per weekend (10 hours each day, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM). Working every other weekend.
Location: Doncaster
At Home Instead, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional care to those who depend on us. Our mission? To enhance lives through compassion, kindness, and dedicated support. By joining Home Instead, you would be joining a company that strives for excellence and puts the client at the heart of everything that we do.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Emergency Cover: Act as a standby to cover care in emergency situations, ensuring continuity of care and safety for our clients.
- Quality Assurance: Complete regular checks to maintain high standards of care, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Competency Checks: Conduct competency checks with care professionals, ensuring all team members meet required standards.
- Care Plans and Assessments: Review and provide feedback on client care plans and assessments, ensuring they are up-to-date and reflect the best possible care.
- Support Visits: Undertake client visits as needed to support both care recipients and the care team.
- Mentoring and Support: Offer guidance, mentoring, and support to new care professionals, helping them settle into their roles and develop their skills.
Why Choose to Work with Us at Home Instead Doncaster?
- Excellent pay rates
- Flexible weekend hours (10 hours each day over the weekend)
- 30p per mile travel expenses (change as needed)
- A well-established homecare provider who invests in their team
- A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives every day
- Excellent management and supportive staff
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- We really care about our workforce
- Minimum visit times one hour
- Refer a Friend Bonus of £300.00 T&Cs apply
- Double time paid on Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Qualifications
Our ideal candidate:
- Proven experience in community home care
- Excellent knowledge of care quality assurance processes and standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues
- Compassionate, empathetic, and proactive approach to care
- Flexible and able to cover emergency situations at short notice
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Driver with access to their own transport
Additional Information
Date Advert Closes: 01 June 2025
Compensation: up to GBP 15.00 - hourly
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