Job Description
Home Instead – Ivybridge and South Hams is actively looking for Live-In Carers for several posts, working on a flexible weekly rota.
We are looking for kind, compassionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of our clients. As a Live-In Carer, you’ll reside in a client’s home and provide a range of professional support services tailored to their needs, helping clients maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
Our Live-In roles are ideal for those seeking a change of scene from outside the local area, as well as for those living locally. 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.
For further information and to apply, please click on the link or call us on 01752 938220.
Qualifications
* We provide fully funded award-winning training
* Experience working with people living with dementia is valuable but not essential
* Must be able to work in the UK
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 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.
* Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s 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 £900 - £1080 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!
* Weekly food expenses
* Two hour 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 to Care Assistants from the start of your journey with Home Instead
* No uniform policy – breaking down the barriers between Care Assistant and client
* Provide PPE
The role of Live-In Carer is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and successful references.
If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and 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 working in November?
Experience: Live-in care: 2 years
Licence/Certification:
• DBS
• Driving license and own car
Work authorisation: United Kingdom
Work Location: In person