Overview
Live-In Care Assistant role to work in local areas: Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Must have the right to work in the UK (Carefound Home Care does not offer sponsorship).
Carefound Home Care is rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We offer a supportive career in social care with opportunities for progression and local work.
Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and emotional support
* Assist with personal care and mobility
* Support with medication or specialist needs as required
* Assist with household tasks, cooking, and housekeeping
* Run errands such as shopping or collecting prescriptions
* Use our app on a smartphone to manage tasks and communications
* Live in the client’s home for the duration of your chosen rota pattern (e.g., 1–6 weeks)
Requirements
* At least 12 months of professional care experience as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar
* A driving licence and own car are helpful but not required
* Strong warmth, patience, and a positive, can-do attitude
Benefits and compensation
* Choice of work patterns: 2, 4 or 6 weeks to suit your lifestyle
* High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week
* Double pay on bank holidays and additional Christmas enhancements
* All travel expenses paid to and from placements
* Free food and accommodation while on placement
* Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
* Instant access to earned wages between pay periods
* Referral bonus up to £500
* Paid holidays and pension scheme
* Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
* Support for further training including diploma qualifications
* Career progression along our career path
* 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
* Weekly support visits from local care management
* Free employee assistance programme
* Funded DBS check
Salary
£761 to £986 per week with double time on bank holidays and Christmas enhancements
Location
Client homes in Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the Live-In Care Assistant role and may be updated periodically to reflect organisational needs.
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