Live-in Carer

Alina Homecare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Food allowance

Travel support

DBS checks

Paid holiday

Induction training

Refresher training

Diploma study

Pension

Job summary

Alina Homecare is looking for a live-in care worker in the United Kingdom to support elderly clients with daily activities, companionship and personal care in their homes. You will assist with light housework, meal planning, medication support, shopping, and accompany clients to appointments.

DBS checks can be arranged, and the role requires flexibility, independence and excellent English communication while living in for placement durations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months care experience in domiciliary or residential settings.
• Excellent English communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to live in a client's home for placement duration.
• DBS check can be arranged by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Medication management and health monitoring.
• Meal planning, preparation and nutritional support.
• Household management and light cleaning.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Accompany to appointments and activities.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Independence

Flexibility

Compassion

Patience

Job description

As our live-in care worker, you will assist elderly customers with their daily activities. This can involve companionship, assisting with light housework, meal preparation, supporting with shopping, assisting with personal hygiene, laundry or assisting with medication. Alina Homecare provide full professional training and support, so you feel confident and competent in your career as a live-in carer.,

What we require

• Personal care including washing, dressing and grooming
• Medication management and health monitoring
• Meal planning, preparation and nutritional support
• Household management and light cleaning
• Providing companionship and social engagement
• Accompanying to appointments and activities
• Liaising with family members and healthcare professionals
• Emergency response and night-time support as needed
• Caring attitude
• Respectful towards others
• Passion for helping others
• Willing to travel to different locations in the South of England (Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Kent, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire) - driving licence and own car are not required
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK - PROOF REQUIRED
• Minimum 6 months care experience (domiciliary or residential)
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Compassionate and patient nature
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Enhanced DBS check (we can arrange)
• Willingness to live in client's home for placement duration
• Non-smoker preferred
• Ability to be away from home for extended periods
• Communication
• Independence
• Adaptability
• Cooking
• Companionship
• Initiative
• Patience
• Flexible work pattern: 2 weeks in/1 week off, 4 weeks in/1-2 weeks off

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay £850-£950 per week
• Free accommodation
• Free food or food allowance
• Support with travel expenses to your placement
• Free DBS Checks
• Paid holiday
• Free Online Induction training
• Regular refresher training
• Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme