About the role
Join Our Growing Team at Kingsley Homecare!
Kingsley Homecare is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate Live-In Care Assistants to provide vital support to clients in their own homes across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Immediate full-time live-in opportunities available!
Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker, Home Care Assistant, or have a background in Domiciliary Care – or even if you’ve cared for a loved one – we’d love to hear from you.
We cover travel costs for training.
Be part of a supportive team that’s making a genuine difference every day.
Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Home Care Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
As a live-in carer, your responsibilities typically include:
Personal Care: Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
Medication Management: Ensuring the client takes their medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
Health Monitoring: Keeping an eye on the client's health condition, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical professionals or family members.
Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to any dietary restrictions or preferences the client may have.
Housekeeping: Performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying up the client's living space to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Companionship: Providing emotional support, engaging in conversation, and participating in activities the client enjoys to combat loneliness and isolation.
Transportation: Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, social outings, or other errands as needed.
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of care provided, including any changes in the client's condition, medications administered, and activities completed.
Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond calmly and efficiently in case of emergencies, including administering first aid and contacting emergency services if necessary.
Skills and attributes
A caring and patient nature.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability to work well under pressure.
Previous experience as a carer desirable, but not essential.
Education and qualification
Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential.
What will you gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step