Care assistant (Greater Manchester)
Join the thousands of self-employed live-in carers finding rewarding care work through Elders award-winning online platform.
Elder is expanding its Live InCareservice! Were looking for self-employed Live In Carers to join our platform and provide one-to-one support to older people at home.
Providing personalised care, youll work directly with the customer to create a schedule everyone is happy with. Your assistance will help them to stay in control and independent for as long as possible and youll have plenty of time to provide meaningful support and form real connections.
(Carers must be available to live with clients both day and night for a minimum of 7 consecutive days to be eligible for this role)
Daily responsibilities will vary depending on your care recipient, but may include:
* Personal care
* Medication reminders
* Welfare checks
* Food shopping
* Meal preparation
* Mobility support
* Companionship
* Light gardening
* Light housework
* Pet care (optional)
Benefits:
* A competitive weekly rate of 720-865 per week
* Double pay on bank holidays, driving bonuses,food allowances, and other add-ons
* Your travel costs to and from your placement reimbursed
* The opportunity to join the carer loyalty programme. Your very first day of care will give you access to exclusive rewards that can help you stay healthy, reach your financial goals, and balance your work and personal time.
* Full flexibility to choose who you care for as a live-in carer, and when, all of which can be easily managed in our online portal
* Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all meals covered
* Dedicatedsupport from our Family Support Specialists
* Free access to an external E-learning platform, so you can grow your skills in specialist areas
Requirements:
* Be able to work independently withoutmanager supervisionin the care recipient's home
* Ability to commit to placements for a minimum of 7 nights in the Care Recipient's home
* Have at least 6 months professional care experience
* The ability to pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England and Wales, or a PVG in Scotland)
* The ability to provide 2 professional references that Elder can verify
* A good level of spoken English
* Right to work as self-employed in the UK(unfortunately, no Student/Skilled worker visas)
How to Apply:
Weve made applying easy. Our simple online application form can be completed in minutes, and all of our onboarding process is fully-remote via an introductorycall, and will be arranged at a time that suits you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 720-865 per week
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
* DBS/PVG(required)
Work Location: In person
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