Compassionate Live-In Carer | Person-Centred Care & Growth

Getskill Contracting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Getskill Contracting in Leeds is seeking compassionate carers to provide person-centred care in line with best practice and regulatory standards under the guidance of the Care Co-ordinator / Registered Branch Manager.

You will support service users to maintain skills and interests, follow care plans, and work with colleagues to promote wellbeing and community connections. The role requires ongoing training, professional conduct, and commitment to safeguarding and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements.
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Be open to learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
• Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed.
• Be responsible for informing the Care Co-ordinator / Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users.
• If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.

Job description

Getskill Contracting in Leeds is seeking compassionate carers to provide person-centred care in line with best practice and regulatory standards under the guidance of the Care Co-ordinator / Registered Branch Manager.

You will support service users to maintain skills and interests, follow care plans, and work with colleagues to promote wellbeing and community connections. The role requires ongoing training, professional conduct, and commitment to safeguarding and quality standards.