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Live in carer

Rainham (Greater London)
Fountain Care Services Ltd
£28,000 - £34,000 a year
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Live-In Carer – Join Our Caring Team

Pay from £650 per week, depending on experience.

Location: UK (placements nationwide)

Job Type: Full-time, Live-In

Are you compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to making a difference in people's lives? We are looking for Live-In Carers to support individuals to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes.

As a Live-In Carer, you will provide personal, emotional, and practical support to our service users, ensuring they maintain dignity, choice, and quality of life. You'll live with the service user in their home, offering both care and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personal Care

* Support with getting in and out of bed, mobility, and safe moving procedures.
* Assist with personal hygiene (washing, bathing, oral care, dressing).
* Help with toileting needs and continence care.
* Assist with meals, hydration, and feeding if required.

2. Domestic Support

* Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
* Carry out household tasks (cleaning, laundry, bed making).
* Undertake shopping or errands as directed.

3. Social & Emotional Support

* Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.
* Encourage hobbies, activities, and community engagement.
* Support service users in maintaining family and social connections.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

* Observe and report changes in health or environment to the care team.
* Keep accurate records of care delivered.
* Report safeguarding concerns promptly in line with policy.

5. Teamwork & Professional Practice

* Work closely with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
* Attend training, supervision, and team meetings.
* Promote equality, diversity, and respect at all times.

What We Offer

* Free induction training (Care Certificate provided).
* Ongoing training and development, with opportunities for QCF/NVQ qualifications.
* 24/7 support from our dedicated care team.
* Food and accommodation provided while on placement.
* Flexible rota patterns to suit your lifestyle.

Person Specification

Essential:

* Caring, compassionate, and respectful nature.
* Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and safeguarding.
* Reliable, honest, and flexible.
* Good communication and listening skills.
* Ability to follow care plans accurately and record information clearly.
* Physically able to perform role duties (e.g. moving and handling).

Desirable:

* Previous care experience (not essential – full training provided).
* Willingness to work towards health and social care qualifications.

Requirements

* Right to work in the UK.
* Willingness to live in service users' homes during placement.
* Enhanced DBS check (company can arrange if not already held).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £650.00 per week

Education:

* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

* Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

* English (required)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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