Live-In Care Companion - Scotland - 434939

Guardian Live In Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking a compassionate Live-In Home Care Companion to support individuals across Scotland. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting mobility, and engaging clients in meaningful activities. Experience in social care and a valid UK driving licence are essential. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance the quality of life for clients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Experience within the social care sector is essential.
• Must be a driver or hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance.
• Support customer with mobility and moving and handling.
• Drive customer to appointments or social activities.

Skills

Experience in a care at home setting

Ability to drive and possess a valid driving licence

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of assisted living practices

Capability to perform moving and handling safely

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and patience

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live-In Home Care Companion to provide essential support and care to individuals in their own homes across Scotland. The ideal candidate will have experience within the social care sector. This role requires a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for customers while ensuring their safety and comfort. It is essential that you are a driver or hold a UK driving licence as there will be a requirement to drive the individual's own vehicle.

Duties

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition for clients.
• Support customer with mobility and moving and handling as required.
• Assistance with medication.
• Engage customer in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the home.
• Drive customer to appointments or social activities when necessary.

Skills

• Experience in a care at home setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid driving licence for transporting customer.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customer and their families.
• Knowledge of assisted living practices.
• Capability to perform moving and handling safely and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Empathy and patience in dealing with individuals with varying needs.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care in a home setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.