Posted: Friday, January 19th 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Live-In Care Placement on a 2 week on and 2 week off basis (living with client for 2 weeks and then have a 2 week break). Live-in Carer Job Description As a Home Instead Enfield Live-In Care Professional, you will make a significant difference in our customers' lives by helping them to stay living in their own homes. Elderly care is important for the clients' mental health, but it can be an extremely rewarding career for you. Live-in Care workers are a massive part of the care industry and are exceptional carers. At Home Instead Enfield, we compensate our carers well for the positive, real difference they have in our clients' lives on a daily basis. Learn more about the living wage and perks of Live-in Care work. • As the nation's premier home care provider, we hire all our Care Professionals directly. • There are no tax returns for you to fill out. • You will be fully supported throughout by our experienced office staff We compensate our Live-In Carers well and offer a variety of perks, including: • Competitive pay based on a daily rate of £120.00 for an average of 10 hours work per day • Paid Holiday. • Before joining our dedicated team, you will go through an assessment and selection process and further training as needed. • Ongoing assistance from your local manager, as well as access to our 24-hour carer helpline Professional Live-in Carer Responsibilities: • Companionship - conversing with the older person, spending time together and providing emotional support. • Daily Living - Assisting with washing, getting dressed, and, if needed, continence support. • Personal Care - help clients to get dressed, showering and looking after a client's hygiene. • Providing mobility support - some consumers require assistance getting around their homes. • Medication supervision - all following the client’s care plan • Household duties/Chores - Cleaning, vacuuming, and washing clothes • Meal preparation and cooking • Pet Care - Feeding pets, walking dogs and taking them to the vets if needed • Daily Activity & Public Outings - assistance with duties such as grocery shopping, medication pick-up or taking a client to appointments. • Other medical assistance - additional first-aid training is offered for more sophisticated support needs. Essential Requirements & Previous Experience Prior care experience preferred but not essential when taking on the position of a live-in Care Professional with Home Instead Enfield. We give you all of the necessary skills and information, as well as advanced training. The essential requirements for the role are: • A compassionate, caring style and good communication skills • The desire to provide quality care • The right to work in the UK • Excellent level of English, which is both spoken and written • You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. • You must be DBS checked Home Instead is committed to the fair treatment of all and the equality of opportunity, which is why we welcome a broad diversity of talent. The successful candidate will be available for training on 25th and 26th of January. Start of placement beginning of February. Please contact us on 0203 6419471
Job type: Other
Location: None
Closing date: Jan. 23, 2024
How to apply: Please contact us on 0203 6419471