Care Professional in Belfast, Dundonald, Bangor, Lisburn, Newcastle areas

Care Professional in Belfast, Dundonald, Bangor, Lisburn, Newcastle areas

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 01 April 2025

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 Care Professional to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Care Professional Job Description

Objective

To provide a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities

Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life

Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions

Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Offer companionship and conversation

Monitor diet and eating

Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)

Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings

Help with travel arrangements

Organise mail and write letters

Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)

Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home Help Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)

Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates

Plan, prepare and tidy away meals

Answer the door

Assist with pet care

Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal Care Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Provide medication reminders

Help with bathing, dressing and grooming

Help with continence care

Assist to eat and drink

Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care

Provide respite / convalescence care

Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in

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

Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals

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

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions

Excellent time keeper who is organized and reliable

Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice

Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance

Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job

This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body

Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes)

Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Co Downand Belfast areas as a Care Professional. As a Care Professional, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

No professional experience required. Full training provided.

All we ask is that you have a big heart and want to make a difference the the lives of our clients.

As a Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you\’re looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high degree of flexibility to meet our clients\’ needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on \’I’m Interested\’ or alternatively, contact us on 02895609910

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANTHAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring work visas at this time.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to AccessNIenhanced disclosure.