Live In Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check paid by employer

Full training & paid induction

Career progression

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate live-in carer to support an elderly client at home. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, helping with daily living activities, shopping, meals, and light housework.

You will receive full training, a paid induction, a private room, breaks, and opportunities for career progression within the company; occasional travel with the client and family may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical tasks advantageous.
• Domestic care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day companionship and personal care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and practical tasks.
• Support client with shopping, mealtimes, and light housework.

Skills

Bladder Care

Bowel Management

Strong Communication

Live In care

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our live-in care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll provide day-to-day companionship, and personal care, assist clients with the activities of daily living, and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

We support all our Live-in Care Assistants and provide training as well as opportunities for career progression. You will be provided with your private room and have adequate breaks each day. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll be making your clients’ days brighter.

We are looking for an active kind, caring and empathetic live in carer who can support the client in her home with personal care and activities and also accompany her on her many weekly activities.

The client is an elderly lady with an acquired brain injury, where she uses hand signal and facial expressions to communicate, she can also write or draw sometimes to communicate with her care team.

In terms of clinical aspects you will be providing bowel and bladder care, where full training will be provided.

The family do occasional go abroad on holiday with the client, therefore you will be required to travel with them.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience required in the following clinical tasks would make your application extremely advantageous prior to an interview commencing:

• Bladder Care
• Bowel Management
• Strong Communication Abilities
• Experienced in a Live In care setting.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more