Live In Care Professional

Mash Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking compassionate Live-In Carers in Greater London who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. Responsibilities include providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, and light housekeeping. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, a warm demeanor, and a willingness to engage with clients meaningfully. This role offers competitive pay starting from £130 per day and potential for flexible opportunities.

Benefits

Daily food allowance

Double pay on Bank Holidays

£200 refer-a-friend bonus

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Valid enhanced DBS or willing to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• UK Driving license holder desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication assistance.
• Support with mobility and safe transfers.
• Encourage independence and support gentle exercise.
• Offer companionship and light housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of traditional English cooking and baking

Understanding of dementia

Warm, patient, and kind-hearted

Job description

Overview

Home Instead are looking for caring, compassionate Live In Carers in and around Chingford.

Live-in Care Professional – Chingford

Bring comfort, support, and joy to someone’s home! Join Home Instead, our 5-star rated care company for three years running, and help older adults live safely, happily, and independently in their own homes. With 97% of clients recommending our services, we provide the kind of care you’d want for your own loved ones.

The Role

Home Instead are looking for caring, compassionate Live-In Carer/s in and around Chingford, who want to make a real difference in someone’s life every day.

Pay & Benefits

• From £130 per day depending on experience and contact time + daily food allowance
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card
• £200 refer-a-friend bonus

About the Role

You’ll be supporting a single client in their own home, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and happy.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Personal care, mobility support, and safe transfers
• Medication assistance
• Preparing meals, from traditional English dishes to baking and making the perfect cup of tea/coffee
• Encouraging independence wherever possible
• Supporting gentle exercise to build strength
• Offering companionship, knowing when to chat and when to give space
• Light housekeeping such as laundry, cleaning, and bed changes

Other Opportunities

While this role is for a specific client, Home Instead Chingford supports many live-in care clients. There are opportunities to work with other clients too, giving you variety and flexibility in your role.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, and kind-hearted individuals
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of traditional English cooking and baking
• Understanding of dementia and ways to engage clients in meaningful activities
• Pride in creating a welcoming home environment (our client loves visits from a friend’s dog, so comfort around dogs is a must!)

Requirements

• Valid enhanced DBS or willing to obtain one (Home Instead reimburses the cost after 3 months employment)
• Right to work in the UK (please note we don’t currently offer sponsorship)
• UK Driving license holder desirable with access to own car
• Previous care experience

Join us and click apply today, to be part of a team that brings happiness, dignity, and companionship to older adults every day!

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