Live In Care Professional

Home Instead; Steyning; On-site; GBP 19,949 - 26,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid mileage

Paid training

Social events

Ongoing support

Job summary

A local care service provider in Steyning is seeking Live In Care Professionals to support clients in their homes. The role operates on a 2-week on, 2-week off rota, offering companionship and assistance with personal care and household tasks. Successful candidates will possess a UK driving license and show a genuine passion for caring. The position offers a competitive salary from £125 per day, paid mileage, and ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support and companionship based on the client's needs.
• Deliver an average of 10 hours of care provision daily.
• Assist with moving, personal care, medication, food, cooking, and cleaning.

Skills

Passion for caring

Organised and reliable

Great communicator

Patience

Kind nature

Job description

Home Instead Worthingis a local care service with a ‘family feel’. We are proud of ouroutstandingreputation, 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 feelvalued, supported, and rewardedthen 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 a2 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 ofSteyning.

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 you 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