East Sussex: Live-In Care Assistants

Caremark Ltd; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in East Sussex seeks a dedicated Live-In Care Assistant to provide care and companionship. The role offers a salary of £700-£750 per week and includes benefits such as training and holiday pay. Candidates must have experience in supporting adults with dementia and possess strong interpersonal skills. An immediate start is available.

Benefits

Weekly food allowance

Company Pension

Outstanding training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with dementia.
• Compassionate and dedicated approach to care.
• Ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality companionship.
• Support with daily routines and activities.
• Help with cooking and light domestic duties.
• Assist with washing and dressing.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with dementia

Warm, caring, patient and sensitive

Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable

Good communication and observational skills

Committed to maintaining high standards of care

Job description

Overview

Location: East Sussex

Salary: £700-£750 per week plus food allowance

Hours: Live-In

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in someone’s life?

We are currently recruiting for experienced Live-In Care Assistants to join our caring and professional team in East Sussex.

About The Role

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will live in our customer’s home and provide tailored support to help them remain independent, safe, happy and comfortable in familiar surroundings. Live-in care gives our customers the advantage of full-time care and companionship within their home 24 hours a day. You will work with our customers and their families to support them with their daily routines, enabling them to stay in the comfort and safety of their own home.

You will be providing companionship as well as supporting health and wellbeing, including helping with daily living activities such as making drinks, cooking, light domestic duties and some personal care. Our Live-in Care Assistants are also a source of emotional support and friendship, so compassion and consistency are essential.

Principal Responsibilities

• Providing quality companionship
• Support with daily routines and activities
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Help with washing and dressing
• Light housekeeping and help with daily tasks
• Promoting mobility, comfort, and safety in the home
• Socialising, leisure activities, and accessing the community

What we are looking for

It’s important to us that all of our Care Assistants have the following qualities:

• Experience in supporting adults with dementia
• Warm, caring, patient and sensitive
• Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
• Good communication and observational skills
• Committed to maintaining high standards of care

What we can offer

• Rewarding pay rates £700-£750 per week
• Immediate start
• Full induction programme and comprehensive support
• Daily breaks covered by our team
• Weekly food allowance
• Holiday paid monthly
• Company Pension
• Outstanding training and career development opportunities

About Us

Caremark is a home care provider with over 20 years’ experience caring for people in the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on being the best and strive to make a difference in everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value our Care Assistants and work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

If you are interested and would like an informal chat, please call 01273 120 245 or click Apply Now.

Please Note: We are currently unable to accept overseas applicants that require sponsorship or a visa switch.

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