HALo Home Care – Live-In Carer (Bank Staff)
Location: Guernsey (Channel Islands)
Contract Type: Zero-hour contract (rotational placements, 2–4 weeks)
Pay Rate: £1,100 per week + £60 weekly food allowance + paid travel
About HALo
HALo Home Care provides high-quality live-in and hourly care services across Guernsey. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, person-centred support that enables clients to remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. We're expanding our bank of experienced Live-In Carers to support our growing client base. You'll be part of a trusted, well-supported team, with full clinical backup from HALo's in-house nursing staff.
The Role
As a HALo Live-In Carer, you'll live with your client in their home for 2, 3, or 4-week placements. You'll provide day-to-day personal care, companionship, and practical support, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity at all times. Each placement is carefully matched to your skills and personality through a short Zoom introduction, allowing both you and the client to feel confident before the placement begins. You'll have a 3-hour rest period each day and will be on-call overnight for reassurance and safety. You'll work independently but have full 24-hour support from HALo's nursing and management team.
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with HALo standards
· Assist with personal care, washing, dressing, oral hygiene, and continence support
· Support clients with safe mobility, transfers, and use of equipment
· Prepare meals, support hydration, and promote good nutrition
· Prompt or administer medication as directed by the care plan
· Provide emotional support and companionship, especially for those living with dementia
· Maintain accurate daily notes and communication logs
· Report changes or concerns promptly to HALo's nursing team
· Uphold dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times
· Represent HALo with professionalism and compassion
· Participate in Zoom introductions to help achieve the best client-carer match
Essential Skills and Knowledge
· Strong understanding of dementia care, including communication and reassurance strategies
· Confident in continence care and personal hygiene support
· Knowledge of safe moving and handling and equipment use (hoists, wheelchairs, etc.)
· Familiarity with medication prompting and recording
· Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
· Ability to work calmly and independently
· Friendly, flexible, and reliable under pressure
· Respectful of privacy, culture, and personal preferences
What We Offer
· £1,100 per week (including overnight on-call)
· £60 weekly food allowance (reimbursed with receipts)
· Travel booked and paid by HALo (travel time not paid)
· 3-hour daily rest period
· Zero-hour flexibility – choose when you work
· 2–4 week rotations with breaks between assignments
· Clinical support and 24-hour contact from HALo's nursing team
· Professional matching process via Zoom introductions
· All placements arranged and managed by HALo's central office
Requirements
· Minimum 5 years' total experience in care (community, residential, or private)
· At least 2 years' live-in care experience
· Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – Level 3 preferred
· Experience supporting clients with dementia, mobility issues, or complex personal care
· Full UK manual driving licence (and confident driver)
· Enhanced DBS check required (satisfactory)
· Four professional references required: 1 x character, 2 x from previous live-in placements, 1 x from a former employer
· Right to live and work in the UK is essential
· HALo will provide the necessary Seasonal Work Permits and Right to Work documentation for Guernsey
· Fluent English and excellent communication skills
· Compassionate, professional, and dependable
Additional Information
· 3-hour daily rest included
· Sleeping nights with on-call availability
· Food and mileage reimbursed as per HALo policy
· Travel arranged by HALo and billed to the client at cost
Join the HALo Live-In Team
If you're an experienced live-in carer who values trust, respect, and professional support, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join HALo's Live-In Care Bank and help us deliver exceptional care across Guernsey.
Job Types: Freelance, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 weeks
Pay: £1,100.00 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* Free or subsidised travel
Experience:
* Care: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person