Live In Care CAREGiver

Home Instead; Oban; On-site; GBP 19,151 - 25,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Accommodation provided

Meal allowances included

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a compassionate Live In Care Professional in the Oban area. The role involves providing non-medical services to help clients maintain independence in their homes. Appropriate training is provided, and no specific qualifications are necessary, although experience is preferred. You will enjoy a rewarding role assisting elderly individuals and receive support including meals and accommodation. The compensation for this role is £120 per day, with travel costs covered.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications needed, experience preferred.
• Passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding service is essential.
• Previous experience with older people is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care and companionship services.
• Live in the client's home and assist them in maintaining independence.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Job description

Home Insteadis 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

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life of our clients to join our team in West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute and Arranas a Live In CareProfessional. As a Live In CareProfessional, you will live in the client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them remain independent in their own home.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Professional. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

Qualifications

Full training and ongoing development provided, however it would be preferred if you do have some previous experience of caring for another. This could be a family member or via voluntary work.

Additional Information

As aLive In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client and a separate room to stay. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support. The rate for this is £120 a day and travel costs to and from The Client will be paid.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01389 313 000.

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