Nurturing a Fulfilling Career with Home Instead Wakefield
Home Instead Wakefield, a leading provider of homecare services, are looking for caring individuals
In today’s society, there is a growing demand for compassionate individuals who can provide exceptional care for the elderly. As a carer in this sector, you can embark on a meaningful journey that not only enriches the lives of others but also allows personal and professional development. This blog shows the potential career progression available within Home Instead Wakefield, showcasing the rewards and opportunities that await those dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of people in the Wakefield community.
Starting your journey with Home Instead Wakefield
Starting your career with Home Instead Wakefield involves being a Care Professional. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with elderly clients, assisting them with daily activities such as personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, and companionship. It is through these interactions that you’ll develop valuable skills, including empathy, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Home Instead Wakefield have a minimum visit time of 1 hour, so you will have the chance to get to know your clients well and deliver the highest standard of care.
Further Training
As you gain experience and confidence in your caregiving role, you will have the opportunity to take part in further specialist training, which includes Dementia, Parkinson’s and End of Life Care. This continued education plays a vital role in your career progression with Home Instead Wakefield, as it equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a higher level of support to elderly individuals with specific needs and challenges.
Our Care Manager- Sue
Our Care Manager, Sue, overseas all aspects of the services that we deliver to our clients, from the initial assessment, to regular service reviews to make sure they are receiving the right care. Sue has worked in care since she was 18, after completing a City and Guilds qualification in Family and Community Care. After working in many areas of care, Sue joined our team in 2020, as a Care Professional, visiting our clients across in Wakefield and the surrounding areas.
In 2022, Sue received a promotion to her current role as Care Manager, and continues to enjoy working alongside the rest of the office team and our Care Professionals, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality care and are well looked after.
Our Community Engagement Officer- Lee
Lee began working as a Care Professional for Home Instead in the Autumn of 2022, having not worked in care in the past, but as a butcher and in warehousing. During his time working in other industries, he spent part of his free time volunteering for Age UK and Appropriate Adult. Lee decided to apply for roles as a carer as he loves making a positive difference to peoples lives, and believes that Home Instead Wakefield is the perfect place to do so. In the Winter of 2022, Lee was promoted to Community Engagement Officer
As apart of the role of Community Engagement Officer, Lee organises all of our events, especially our successful Friendship Lunches. They run 3 times a month in Wakefield and Ossett to encourage members of the community to get out of the house for an afternoon for laughs, live music and meet new friendly people.
The photo is from Dementia Action Week Friendship Lunch, with 2 guest speakers from Alzheimer’s Society.
No matter if you have been a care assistant for the last 10 years, or are looking for a change to a fulfilling career, there is a role for you at Home Instead Wakefield. To enquire about a job role, please visit the link below!
At Home Instead Wakefield, we understand the importance of spending quality time with your loved ones. That’s why we offer a wide range of home care services, designed to support older adults and their families. Whether you need assistance with daily tasks, companionship, or medication, we’re here to help.
Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care that meets the unique needs of each individual. We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest, and we’re committed to helping older adults in our community do just that.