Compassionate Live-In Carer: Flexible Placements

Care England; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation

24/7 support

Flexible placements

Paid training and development

Immediate start

Food allowance (£40/week)

Job summary

Care England is seeking a dedicated Live-In Carer to support an elderly client in their Hampshire home. You’ll provide personal care, companionship and help maintain independence, with the security of a full-time placement and private accommodation.

Weekly pay ranges from £840 to £980, plus a £40 weekly food allowance. Immediate start available after checks, with flexible long-term or respite placements and continuous support from a care-coordinator team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in live-in care or a similar role with elderly clients.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of safeguarding in care settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety in care.
• Right to work in the UK.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Helping with personal care: washing, dressing, grooming and continence care.
• Giving and prompting medication with accurate records.
• Planning and cooking healthy meals that fit the client’s diet and tastes.
• Light housekeeping, laundry and shopping to keep the home safe and comfortable.
• Assisting with mobility, moving and handling, and using equipment safely.
• Offering companionship through conversation, hobbies and outings.
• Following the care plan and communicating changes to family and health professionals.

Skills

Live-in care experience

English proficiency

Safeguarding knowledge

Health & safety in care

Right to work in the UK

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care England is seeking a dedicated Live-In Carer to support an elderly client in their Hampshire home. You’ll provide personal care, companionship and help maintain independence, with the security of a full-time placement and private accommodation.

Weekly pay ranges from £840 to £980, plus a £40 weekly food allowance. Immediate start available after checks, with flexible long-term or respite placements and continuous support from a care-coordinator team.