Live In Care Worker

Home Instead Isle of Wight is an independently owned office based in Cowes that provides tailor-made care to individuals within the community. Awarded Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, Home Instead strive to make a genuine difference to the lives of those we support by going truly 'Above and Beyond'.

At Home Instead you'll become more than just a carer, you're become a Care Professional, providing exceptional care to the individual you support.

This role is to offer holiday cover for our already Live In Care Professional (cover dates to be discussed), our client lives in a beautiful house within walking distance to our picturesque beaches so you can enjoy a nice stroll and relax on the beach during your break.

Our client is a lady in her late 80s who suffers from dementia and is currently bed bound. General day to day tasks include:

• Personal care with support from a secondary carer - continence support, washing and dressing
• Ensuring fluids are provided throughout the day and meal preparation
• completing home help tasks such as, hoovering. wiping down sides, washing up, empty bins and light dusting.
• Companionship - supporting with overall wellbeing

You will have your own bedroom within the client's property.
Shift pattern is 07:00 - 14:15 (break for 2 hours) 16:15 - 21:00

Care experience will be an advantage however not essential as full training and support is provided.

Some of the many benefits of joining the Home Instead team include:

• Great rates of pay - £120.00 per day (10 hour shift as shift pattern above
• All food provided for by client
• All travel costs paid for
• Full training and support provided throughout
• Friendly and supportive office team (based locally) - maintaining regular contact and support visits
• Complementary Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Care Pro recognition, bonuses for completion of probation and Home Instead birthdays

Contact Us on 01983 240015 or email stacey.ringer@homeinstead.co.uk to find out more about how to get started.

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