Overview
At Carefound Home Care, we’re rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care. We’re looking for kind-hearted, experienced people to join us as a Live-In Care Assistant to work in our local areas which are Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you may have professional experience as a care assistant or support worker in a domiciliary care or residential setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK – Carefound Home Care does not offer sponsorship opportunities. If you’re looking for a career that fits around your life with secure local work, you’ll get the best employment package, career progression and support.
Responsibilities
* Providing companionship
* Supporting with personal care
* Helping with mobility and staying active
* Assisting with medication or specialist needs
* Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
* Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
* Using our app (a smartphone is required)
Requirements
* At least 12 months of professional care experience as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar
* A driving licence and own car are helpful but not required
Benefits and Employment Details
* A choice of work patterns such as 2, 4 or 6 weeks to suit your lifestyle
* High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week
* Double time on bank holidays and additional enhancements over Christmas
* All travel expenses paid to and from your placement
* Clients live locally in Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
* Free food and accommodation whilst on placement
* Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
* Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
* Earnings potential for referring a friend (up to £500)
* Permanent employment with paid holidays and our pension scheme
* Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
* Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
* Career progression along our career path
* 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
* Weekly support visits from your local care management team
* Free employee assistance programme
* Funded DBS check
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