Live-in Carer

Guardian Angel Carers Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Reading is seeking a dedicated Live-In Carer to join their team. You will provide essential personal care and health support to vulnerable clients, ensuring they maintain their independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and can work both independently and with others. Competitive compensation and ongoing training are offered to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have a cheerful disposition and kind nature to succeed in this role.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to clients' needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with comprehensive personal care like bathing and dressing.
• Administering medications and providing health support.
• Preparing meals and ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Supporting with hygiene and grooming tasks.
• Maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Reliable and responsible work ethic

Job description

Are you looking to join our outstanding team of Live-In CareAngel’s?

Here at Guardian Angel Carers, we are looking for people who aspire to be part of a fantastic team of CareAngel’s, who provide compassionate and professional care to clients in their local area.

Our Angels work with vulnerable adults in their local community giving support to help our clients live independently for as long as possible.

As a Live-In Carer, you will be responsible for a range of crucial tasks, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, showering, bed-baths, dressing, and bedtime preparation.
• Health Support: Administering medications and providing support with medical routines.
• Nutritional Assistance: Preparation of meals and ensuring dietary requirements are met.
• Hygiene and Grooming: Supporting with personal grooming, including hair care, makeup application, and shaving.
• Domestic Support: Assisting with light housekeeping duties and maintaining a clean and comfortable living environment.
• Continence Care: Providing sensitive and respectful assistance with continence needs.

What we need from you

• A big smile and a cheerful disposition
• A kind, and caring nature with the ambition to learn and grow

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (Salary is dependant on package)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you care for.

Requirements:

• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of those you are caring for.
• Reliable and responsible work ethic.

Our core values are very important to us. They guide how we work, how we treat our clients and how we treat each other. We are compassionate, friendly, reliable, professional, with a real focus on quality. Interested? Please click 'Apply Now' to send us your details and we will be in touch.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY FORM OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

*Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions. "Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."

Please feel free to call the recruitment team for more information on - CONTACT 0118 237 1901