Female Live In Carer - Windsor Based

Auriens Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Paid leave

24/7 on-call service

EAP

Job summary

Draycott Nursing & Care seeks a female live-in carer in Windsor to support one client. Shifts span 10–12 hours with breaks; live with the client for the rota duration and travel with them as needed. Weekday pay is £138.60 per day and weekend pay is £148.10 per day, plus food allowance.

Start date ASAP. DBS check may be required. Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, experience in mental health care, complex needs support, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements are listed in the ad: driving licence, mental health care experience, ability to handle complex needs, manual handling competence, travel with client, strong communication, resilience and empathy, willingness to work in a challenging environment, female applicants only, local support from Draycott Head Office, accurate written records.
• DBS check may be required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Live with the client for the duration of the rota.
• Support with daily living and personal care.
• Provide emotional and mental health support.
• Assist with moving and handling as needed.
• Monitor behaviour and respond appropriately to challenges.
• Maintain accurate written records using the care management app.

Skills

Mental health care

Communication skills

Manual handling

Empathy

Resilience

Patient

Care planning

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
• Experience supporting individuals withcomplex needs, including spinal injuries or similar conditions
• Confident and competent inmanual handling techniques
• Able to travel with the client on trips away
• 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