Job Description
Home Instead Ivybridge & South Hams is looking for Live‑In Care Professionals to work 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 - including companionship, personal care, medication, light household chores and meal preparation - helping clients maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
Our Live-In roles are ideal for those living locally, as well as for those seeking a change of scene from outside the local area. 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.
To find out more or apply, please click the link or call 01752 938220.
Qualifications
1. We provide paid, award-winning training
2. Experience working with people living with dementia is valuable but not essential
3. Must be able to work in the UK
Additional Information
Responsibilities
4. Meal preparation
5. Medication support
6. General house duties
7. Personal care
8. Outings/ appointments
9. Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s needs or living conditions on our app.
10. Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
11. Know when to seek help and advice for their client’s safety and wellbeing.
12. Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s needs or living conditions on our app.
13. Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
14. 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!
15. Weekly food expenses
16. Two hour break cover
17. Ongoing support from our locally based operations team
18. Regular clients
19. City & Guild accredited Dementia and End of Life courses
20. Paid annual holiday
21. Referral programme
22. Insurance
23. Rewards scheme and enhanced employee support line.
24. 24/7 support provided from the start of your journey with Home Instead
25. No uniform policy – breaking down the barriers between Care Assistant and client
26. PPE provided
The role of Live-In Carer is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and two successful professional references.
If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding, and you 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: 10-12 hour shifts
Application question: Are you able to start work in the next month?
Experience: Live-in care: 1+ years
Licence/Certification:
• DBS
• Driving license and own car
Work authorisation: United Kingdom
Work Location: In person