Home Care Companions

We are proud to say that we are helping an award-winning home care company that offers the best in-home services in Darlington & Northallerton, County Durham to find Part-Time Home Care Companions.

Our client handpicks their Home Care Companions in and around Darlington. They carefully match them with their clients based on location, hobbies and interests, which is why our client would like you to "Bring your personality to work." . If you enjoy painting and craft making, singing, gardening, playing chess or other board games, baking cakes, the list is endless. They are giving you the opportunity to bring your personalllity to work and share them with their clients.

You will be joining a highly respected home care company with fantastic reviews from clients and Care Professionals alike. They invest in their Care Professionals with additional training and career progression opportunities, so you can personally develop a new career you'll love! Their warm and welcoming team will support you and make you feel like part of their family.

Our client believes that remaining at home is the most comfortable solution as we age. Living independently at home can become problematic as daily tasks become more challenging, but this shouldn't mean leaving the home we love.

Their tailored, relationship-led approach to Home Care services allows older vulnerable adults in their local community to remain at home where they are most happy. Each care package they provide is specific to the individual's needs and requirements, whether they need a hand preparing lunch or an afternoon out. With every call being a minimum of 1-hour, you have the time to get to know your clients and not rush the quality time you spend with them, and the care that you provide to them.

Pay Rates & Benefits

• £10.50-£11.00 per hour, plus paid mileage allowance.
• Double pay for bank holidays.
• Award winning ongoing training.
• Refer a friend.
• Opportunity to gain a diploma in Health & Social Care
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount scheme which includes store discounts.

Hours of Work

• They can offer a variety of flexible working hours for an excellent work-life balance.
• You will be required to work a mix of hours, including some early morning, early evenings, and a few hours on alternate weekends.

You will have your own set of regular clients, so no constant changing rotas.

Job Description

Being a Care Professional is an extremely rewarding job. You will be supporting clients with a variety of daily tasks, some of which may include:

• Help someone get out of bed in the morning or into bed at the end of their day.
• Run a bath or shower and be close by if they need assistance.
• Assist with dressing & undressing and personal care when required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social events.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks.
• Support with household bills, pick up a prescription or do some shopping.
• Carry out some light housework, laundry, or ironing.
• Above all, be the person who shows friendliness, warmth, and empathy.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with Business Class1 Insurance.
• Respect for people with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own and who may have a range of medical conditions. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice

If you are interested in this Home Care Companions job in Darlington, Northallerton, County Durham please click "Apply" and upload your CV. We will process your application and contact you to discuss the next step.