Live In Care Professional

Home Instead; Steyning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service is seeking Live In Care Professionals in Steyning. The role involves providing companionship and tailored support based on individual care plans. Essential qualifications include a full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK. Competitive salary starting from £125 per day, additional pay on bank holidays, and various benefits including paid mileage and training opportunities are offered. Join a supportive team and make a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid mileage

Paid training

Ongoing support

Social events

Award-winning training

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Tailor support based on the client's needs.
• Provide daily average of 10 hours care.
• Assist with personal care and medication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Job description

Home Instead Worthing is a local care service with a ‘family feel’. We are proud of our outstanding reputation, and we are passionate about providing the highest quality of care to help our clients continue to live safe, well and independently at home.

We feel that it is just as important to care for our staff as well as our clients, and if you are looking to work for a company that makes you feel valued, supported, and rewarded then come and join the family!

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity that has come up for two Live In Care Professionals. Our placements operate on a 2 week on, 2 week off rota, and you will be alternating with each other.

This is a permanent placement, and you will be supporting our lovely female client with companionship and help around her beautiful home in the quaint village of Steyning.

Our client likes to keep active and enjoys going on day trips to Brighton and local towns, so a driving licence is essential.

Following a person-centred care plan, you will tailor your support to meet our clients’ needs.

Your role will include:

• You’ll be matched with our client based on your skills and your client’s needs, providing tailored support and companionship
• Following our client’s individual care plan, you will generally provide a daily average of 10 hours care provision to your client
• Moving and handling
• Personal care
• Medication support
• Food and nutrition support
• Cooking, cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of the client’s home

Who we are looking for:

• You’ll have a genuine passion for caring and making a difference
• You’ll be organised and reliable
• You’ll be a great communicator
• You’ll have oodles of patience and a kind nature

Qualifications

What’s essential:

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle and business insurance
• The right to work in the UK

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, from £125 per day and x 1.5 pay on bank holidays
• Paid mileage, 45p per mile & paid car MOT
• Paid training & shadowing visits
• Ongoing support from Team Leaders
• Regular team meet-ups and social events
• Award winning training, including Care Certification, City & Guilds Dementia Training and Parkinson’s Disease specialist training