Care Assistant

Radfield Home Care (UK); Ossett; On-site; GBP 37,765 - 51,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay £977

Food allowance

Permanent live-in

2 weeks on/off

Overnight carer

Supportive family

Company pension

Employee discount

Referral programme

Company events

Training & development

Office support

Job summary

Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Live-in Carer to provide high-quality, person-centred support in the client’s home. The role focuses on caring for a client living with Dementia, ensuring dignity, independence and safety while building a trusting relationship with the family.

You will work a long-term 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rota in Wakefield/Huddersfield, with a secondary overnight carer in place to support sleep patterns. Full UK work rights required.

Qualifications

• Female applicant due to client's personal care needs.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
• Non-smoker
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Able to commit to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off live-in rota
• Previous experience supporting clients living with Dementia
• Good understanding of Dementia, including managing unpredictability, disengagement and behavioural changes

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing meals and encouraging good nutrition
• Light household duties
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and meaningful daily activities
• Supporting established routines and providing reassurance
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Working closely with the client's family and the wider Radfield team

Skills

Excellent English

Dementia care experience

Right to work in UK

Non-smoker

Commit to 2 weeks on/off rota

Previous dementia support experience

Understanding dementia behaviours

Job description

Permanent | 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | Wakefield & Huddersfield

Female Live-in Carer - Dementia Care - £977 per Week

£927 per week + £50 weekly food allowance (£977 per week total)

Benefits

• £977 per week total package
• £50 weekly food allowance included
• Permanent live-in role
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rota
• Secondary overnight carer already in place
• Supportive family environment
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Company events
• Ongoing training and development
• Dedicated office support

About the Role

Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield is looking for an experienced Live-in Carer to provide high-quality, person‑centred support for a client within their own home.

The client is living with Dementia and requires compassionate, consistent support from someone who understands the changing nature of dementia and is confident managing unpredictability, disengagement and behavioural changes with patience and reassurance.

This is a long‑term Live‑in Care role where you will work closely with the client and their family to provide outstanding care that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.

A secondary overnight carer is in place to monitor the client throughout the night due to an unpredictable sleep pattern. This means you will not be solely responsible for overnight monitoring, providing additional support within the care package.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing meals and encouraging good nutrition
• Light household duties
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and meaningful daily activities
• Supporting established routines and providing reassurance
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Working closely with the client's family and the wider Radfield team

Working Pattern

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• You will reside in the client's home whilst on shift.

Daily Breaks

The client's family will provide support during your daily breaks, allowing you to take uninterrupted time away from your caring responsibilities.

As this is a live-in role within the client's home, carers are encouraged to make the most of their breaks by leaving the property where reasonably practicable to rest, recharge or attend to personal errands.

Applicants should therefore be comfortable spending their breaks away from the client's home as part of the agreed care arrangement.

Driving Licence

A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are preferred but not essential for this role.

Driving is not required as part of your duties and you will not be expected to transport the client. However, having your own transport may make it easier to make the most of your daily breaks.

Essential Requirements

• Female applicant due to the client's personal care needs
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer visa sponsorship)
• Non-smoker
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Able to commit to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off live-in rota
• Previous experience supporting clients living with Dementia
• Good understanding of Dementia, including managing unpredictability, disengagement and behavioural changes

Why Join This Role?

• A long-term, stable placement
• One-to-one relationship-led care
• A supportive family who are actively involved
• A secondary overnight carer already in place
• Excellent support from our experienced office team
• The opportunity to genuinely make a difference every day

About Radfield Home Care

Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Huddersfield is part of a nationally recognised, multi-award-winning care network.

We are proud to be:

• Top 20 Home Care Group in the UK (7 consecutive years)
• Home Care Awards – Outstanding Franchise (Gold Winner)
• Rated "Outstanding" in Caring by the CQC

At Radfield, we believe in providing relationship-led care that enables people to remain independent in their own homes whilst supporting our Care Professionals to deliver the highest standards of care.

Our Recruitment Process

Because this is a long-term Live-in Care placement, our recruitment process is designed to ensure the right match for both the client and the successful candidate.

The process includes:

• Initial interview with our office team.
• Second-stage interview with a member of the client's family.