Job Description
The Role:
Provide compassionate, round‑the‑clock care to an elderly gentleman living in the beautiful Somerset countryside on a 40-acre property. You’ll offer personal care, companionship, medication reminders, cooking assistance, housekeeping, and emotional support. You’ll also help care for a beloved elderly terrier.
Ideal Candidate:Essential:
* A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
* DBS on the Update Service
* You have the right to work in the UK
* Level 4 English and IT literate
* Dementia experience (including sundowning would be advantageous)
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience of providing care for the elderly in their own home
* Male carer as this is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the intimate support services provided to female service users
Desirable:
* A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
* Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude
Additional Information
What happens next?
* As soon as you apply, our friendly Ami Ai will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
* We will arrange an interview with you
* If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP
Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead
Apply now to start your care journey with us