Live-In Care Assistant

Home Instead; Ballynahinch; On-site; GBP 17,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going support and training

Weekly pay of £12.50 per hour

Time off between placements

Job summary

A leading provider of care services in Belfast is seeking Live-in Carers to provide compassionate, non-medical support to clients. The role involves living in the client’s home, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a positive living environment. Candidates should have at least one year of care experience, a valid Access NI check, and a clean UK driving license. The position offers weekly pay at £12.50 per hour, ongoing support, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing live-in care.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to follow client care plans and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide live-in care services to clients.
• Document daily activities and any changes in client conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with the line manager.
• Help with companionship and personal care tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Minimum one year’s recent experience in care

Valid enhanced Access NI check

Full UK clean Driving License

Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non‑medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

To Live‑in client’s home and provide a variety of non‑medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide live‑in care, usually working alone
• Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
• Follow client’s house rules and be mindful of their need for privacy while staying in the client’s home
• Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s needs or living conditions
• Seek help and advice when necessary to keep clients safe and promote their well‑being
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship services

• Offer companionship and conversation
• Monitor diet and eating
• Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)
• Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings
• Help with travel arrangements
• Organise mail and write letters
• Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
• Accompany to appointments and social events (for example visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home help services

• Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)
• Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates
• Plan, prepare and tidy away meals
• Answer the door
• Assist with pet care
• Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal care services

• Provide medication reminders
• Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Help with continence care
• Assist to eat and drink
• Provide dementia / Alzheimer care
• Provide respite / convalescence care
• Assist with morning/wake‑up and evening/tuck‑in
• Document client information in Client and Life Journal

May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.

Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.

Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.

Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals.

Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non‑discriminatory care practice.

Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.

Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable.

Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.

Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.

Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.

This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body.

Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes).

We are looking for Live‑in Carers with previous experience, compassion and kindness.

What do we offer our Live In Carers?

• On‑going support and training
• Live‑In care roles in the Belfast and Co Down areas
• Weekly pay rate of £12.50 per hour
• Time off in between placements
• Local clients with less time travelling

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s recent experience in care
• Fluent in writing and speaking English
• Valid enhanced Access NI check
• Internet access and your own smartphone
• Previous experience and training as a Care Assistant
• Full UK clean Driving License and access to a reliable car is preferred
• This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process

Additional Information

We are actively recruiting now, so if you're interested in joining our team as a Live In Carer, please click apply we would love to hear from you!

As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high degree offlexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us on 02895609910.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure.