Weekend Care Assistant - West Lothian

Home Instead Livingston cover West Lothian and the surrounding areas, including Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Bo'Ness, Winchburgh, Kirkliston and Balerno.

We are looking for Care Professionals who can work evenings up to 10:15pm and work alternate weekends 

Benefits:

• Great rates of pay - from £13.25 per hour, plus time and a half on bank holidays
• Minimum 1 hour calls – giving you the time to care.
• Training - full induction programme where we provide award winning training, plus other opportunities to develop your career.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Mileage and paid travel time - we pay you for the time it takes you to get between your client's visits 
• Employee assistance programme - access to counselling and other benefits to help with the everyday
• Exclusive discounts scheme – supermarkets, high street stores and more.

Responsibilities:

Being a Care Professional is an essential role supporting older people to live well at home.  With the support of our team and industry leading training, you can feel fully equipped to deliver the high-quality care Home Instead has become known for.

Here’s what you could be doing:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks from cooking a meal to light housework
• Helping your client access their community by accompanying them to the shops or appointments
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming to keep them healthy and independent