Company Description
Are you ready to kickstart the new year with a career that truly makes a difference? At Home Instead Southend, we invite you to embark on a rewarding journey in 2025, where your passion for caring will transform lives.
As part of our exceptional team, you will not only provide invaluable support to our clients but also be part of a community that values compassion, respect, and personal growth. Imagine each day filled with meaningful interactions, where your efforts are celebrated, and your career is nurtured. Whether you're an experienced professional or new to the field, your journey with us promises growth, fulfillment, and the chance to be a beacon of positivity in someone's life. Don’t let 2025 be just another year; make it a year of purpose and connection with Home Instead Southend.
Job Description
At Home Instead Southend, we are driven by a genuine passion to enhance the lives of others within our community. Renowned for our exceptional, relationship-centred care, we take immense pride in our OUTSTANDING team of Care Professionals.
Our Home Care Assistants are more than just a carer; they are life enrichers. Whether it's providing companionship, preparing meals, assisting those with dementia, aiding in personal care, managing household chores, or accompanying clients to appointments and social events, they bring joy to every day. Our team often says, “It’s not just a job, it’s like visiting a friend.”
Why Join Home Instead Southend?
- Attractive Pay Rates: Earn £11.75 - £13.25 per hour, with your hard work recognized and rewarded.
- Holiday Bonuses: Enjoy double pay on Bank Holidays, earning £23.50 - £26.50 per hour.
- Travel Support: Get paid for travel time and receive 45p per mile for mileage.
- Supportive Start: Benefit from paid induction training and DBS reimbursement, setting you up for success.
- Health & Well-being: Take advantage of our Employee Healthcare Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 for your peace of mind.
- Employee Pension: Securing your future.
- Quality Time: We value quality care, offering minimum 1-hour visits to ensure meaningful connections and time to meet your client’s needs.
- Social & Community: Join our Quarterly Social Events and Monthly Coffee Mornings, perfect for unwinding and connecting with the team.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy our exclusive employee discount scheme, designed to make life a little sweeter.
- Casual & Friendly: Say goodbye to uniforms, and hello to a friendlier approach to care.
- Supportive Environment: Experience warmth and support of our friendly office team, always there to help.
- Referral Rewards: Benefit from a £100 Employee Referral Bonus for recommending fabulous candidates like yourself.
- Schedules: We offer work patterns to suit your lifestyle, because we understand the importance of work-life balance.
- Buildable Hours: Typically, between 16-24 hours weekly, with a mix of morning and evening work patterns available. We're open to discussing what works for you.
Qualifications
As a Support Worker, you'll be a valuable asset in providing:
- Companionship Care: Sparking joy through conversation, sharing hobbies, and maybe dining out together.
- Home Help: Keeping homes bright and cheerful with light housekeeping, shopping assistance, and meal prep.
- Personal Care: Offering compassionate support with personal hygiene, medication reminders, and daily routines.
No Experience? No Problem!
You don't need previous experience or qualifications to start your journey with us. What matters is your reliability, compassion, and eagerness to make a difference.
Additional Information
We are seeking availability from either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday. The working hours are with in 7am to 2pm, 4pm to 10pm, or 6pm to 10pm, enabling you to select a schedule that accommodates your personal commitments.
Ready to make a change in your life and the lives of others? Apply now andJoin our induction training in January 2025
Apply with a click of a button or give us a call on 01702 787238; we would love to hear from you TODAY.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community as we aim to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
