Job Description
Home Instead Ivybridge & South Hams is recruiting a Live‑In Carer for a wonderful elderly gentleman living near the sea in beautiful rural South Devon. He’s sociable, intelligent, charismatic, and well‑loved in his community. As he enjoys getting out and about, we’re looking for a carer who is a driver with their own reliable vehicle. If you’re warm, proactive, and ready to support someone who truly values companionship and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Live-In Carer, you’ll reside in the client’s home and provide a range of professional support services tailored to his needs - including companionship, personal care, medication, household chores and meal preparation - helping the client maintain his independence in the comfort of his own lovely home.
Our Live-In roles are ideal for those living locally, as well as for those seeking a change of scene from outside the local area. We offer flexible contracts that allow you to take on additional work during breaks from your Live-In role, helping you stay connected and continue supporting your community.
To find out more or apply, please click the link or call 01752 938220.
Qualifications
* We provide paid, award-winning training
* Experience working with people living with dementia is highly valuable
* Must reside and have the right to work in the UK
* Must hold full UK driving license and have access to own reliable vehicle
Additional Information
Responsibilities
* Meal preparation
* Medication support
* General house duties
* Personal care
* Outings / appointments
* Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s care needs or living conditions on our app.
* Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
* Know when to seek help and advice for their client’s safety and wellbeing.
What we offer our Live-In Carers
Boasting a salary of £1001 per week, PLUS a host of additional financial, work and social perks. As an officially Outstanding home care provider and 5 Star Employer in care, you would be joining a great team!
* Two weeks on two weeks off shift pattern (can be flexible on this)
* Two hour daily break cover
* Ongoing support from our locally based operations team
* Regular clients
* City & Guild accredited Dementia and End of Life courses
* Paid annual holiday
* Referral programme
* Insurance
* Rewards scheme and enhanced employee support line.
* 24/7 support provided from the start of your journey with Home Instead
* No uniform policy – breaking down the barriers between Care Assistant and client
* PPE provided
The role of Live-In Carer is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful professional references.
If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding, and you have a high degree of flexibility to meet our client’s needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01752 938220.
Physical Setting: Live-in
Shift: 10 hour shift
Application question: Are you able to start work in the next month?
Experience: Live-in care: 2 years minimum
Licence/Certification:
• Enhanced DBS
• Driving license and own car
Work authorisation: United Kingdom
Work Location: In person