Female Live In Carer (Client Specific)

Auriens Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Paid leave (accrued)

24/7 on-call service

EAP

Extensive training programme

Company social events

All PPE Provided

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Draycott Nursing & Care in Windsor is seeking a female live-in carer to support one client. You will live with the client for the duration of your rota, with shifts ranging 10-12 hours daily and breaks arranged as needed.

Applicants should have proven experience in mental health care, complex needs, and confidence with manual handling. A full UK driving licence is required; focus on safety and compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mental health care and working with challenging behaviours (essential).
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, including spinal injuries or similar conditions.
• Confident and competent in manual handling techniques (essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic personality.
• Willingness to work in a challenging environment and provide consistent, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day personal care and promoting independence.
• Offering emotional and mental health support.
• Managing and responding to behaviour that might challenge at times.
• Building a trusting, respectful relationship with the client.

Skills

Mental health care experience

Behaviour management

Manual handling

Strong communication

Empathetic personality

Resilience under pressure

Tools

Care management app

Job description

At Draycott we care about care!

We are looking for a female live-in carer to support one of our clients.

Salary: Weekdays £138.60 per day, and weekends £148.10 per day, plus food allowance

Location: Windsor

Start date: ASAP

Why be a Carer with Draycott Nursing & Care?

Established three decades ago, we are a leader in the domiciliary care market. Building excellent, lasting relationships with our clients and local support units such as GPs, Pharmacies, and other Healthcare Professionals. We like to match our carers' skills and experience to our clients' needs; these may vary from physical and practical support to social and emotional care.

What does a Live-In Carer do?

As a live-in carer, you'll live with your client for the duration of your rota. Depending on the needs of your client, shifts can range from 10-12 hours a day. During this time, you will be able to take breaks. If your client can't be left alone during your break, cover will be arranged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting a client with aspinal cord injury
• Assisting withmoving and handling (competence required)
• Administeringsuppositories(training will be provided)
• Providing day-to-day personal care and promoting independence
• Offeringemotional and mental health support
• Managing and responding appropriately to behavioursthat might challenge at times.
• Building a trusting, respectful relationship with the client

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
  
• Proven experience in mental health care and working with challenging behaviours (essential)
• Experience supporting individuals withcomplex needs, including spinal injuries or similar conditions
• Confident and competent inmanual handling techniques(essential)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic personality
• Willingness to work in achallenging environmentand provide consistent, person-centred care
• Female applicants only (due to personal care requirements)
• Working closely with the wider Draycott Head Office support team to ensure the best service for our clients
• Keeping accurate, factual written accounts of your time with the client via our care management app
• Observing and following Draycott Nursing's Health and Safety policy

Benefits of being a Live-In Carer with Draycott:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible working hours
• Paid leave (accrued based on the hours you work)
• 24/7 on-call service
• Confidential Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Extensive training programme and offerings
• Company social events
  
• All PPE Provided
• Recommend a Friend Bonus
  

*Must be willing and able to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a mandatory requirement (or show proof of being on the DBS Update Service)

*Must be eligible to work in the UK without the requirement of company sponsorship