Female Live-in Care Assistant

Cera Care; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking Live-In Carers to provide exceptional support to clients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have previous care experience and the ability to enhance clients' well-being while ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication support, and elements of personal care. Career advancement is encouraged through recognized qualifications and offers additional benefits such as extra income opportunities and health support services.

Benefits

Employee benefits platform offering discounts

Opportunity for extra income via referral scheme

Overtime available

Uniform and mobile phone provided

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience as a carer or unpaid care experience supporting loved ones is required.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and support for clients.
• Live with the client for a set period.
• Provide companionship and support to maintain clients' independence.

Skills

Previous UK care experience

Meal preparation

Light domestic duties

Medication support

Personal care

Driving licence preferred

Job description

We are looking for Live-In Carers to support our clients across England, we have various Live-in care opportunities available in areas such as the North West, Midlands and Southern England.

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We know that enabling people to continue living in the place they feel most comfortable can help them enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. Previous UK care experience is required for this role - this may be professional experience as a carer or live-in carer or un-paid care experience supporting loved ones.

As a Live in Care Assistant, You will be responsible for ensuring that our customers' receive the very best standards of care and support. You will be living with the client for a set amount of time, making sure that they feel comfortable and happy within their own home, ensuring that they can live as much of an independent life as possible. It is a great opportunity to hone in on your care skills and develop a relationship with the customer that can be very rewarding.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, light domestic duties, support with medication & elements of personal care. Having a driving licence is preferred but some non-driving roles are available. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Live-in care opportunities run for varying durations from 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off to up to 3 months in a placement followed by time off. We will work with you to identify the opportunities that suit both location and duration requirements as well as being a good match for those we care for.

Our pay rate range is reflective of our tiered structure and the complexity of the clients care needs, exact weekly pay will depend on the package you are assigned and may vary when you move to new clients.

Why Cera?

You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values – Commit, Connect, and Create – guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.

We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway.

Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.

We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care – caring for our clients.

Additional benefits :

• Opportunity for extra income via our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £600 per referral)
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• Any required uniform is provided + mobile phone
• Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.