Live In Carer

Key Health; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate female Live-In Carer to provide support for an elderly client in their home in Southampton. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and meal preparation. The role offers regular ongoing bookings with a pay of £700.00 - £800.00 per week. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Support from a friendly care team

Weekly pay

24/7 on-call support

Opportunities for continuous bookings

Qualifications

• Must be female due to client preference.
• Compassionate and experienced in personal care.
• Ability to manage and handle medication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Administer or prompt medication.
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Experience in personal care and manual handling

Confidence with medication and care planning

Good communication skills

Kind, patient, and attentive

Job description

Live In Carer

Key Health

16 hours ago

700.00 - 800.00/Week

• Full Time
• Hampshire, UK

Job Description

Live-In Carer - Dorset (Regular Ongoing Bookings)

Location: Multiple locations in Dorset
Job Type: Live-In Care | Regular Bookings | Minimum 1 Week per Assignment

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Live-In Carer to support one elderly client in their own home in Salisbury. This role offers regular ongoing work, with bookings ranging from 1 to 3 weeks at a time, providing continuity of care and a rewarding working pattern.

Shift Details

• Hours: 7:00am - 10:00pm (Live-in)
• Working Pattern: 6 days per week
• Breaks: 2-hour break per day + 1x 8-hour extended break during the week

Client Overview

• Level of Support: Moderate
• Primary Needs / Conditions:
  • Elderly, housebound due to mobility issues
  • Transfers independently from bedroom to living room
  • Requires full personal care and occasional support with eating and drinking
  • Has a Parkinson's-type tremor
  • Very softly spoken - requires someone with clear communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Administering or prompting medication
• Safe manual handling and mobility support
• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
• Companionship and emotional support
• Maintaining a tidy, comfortable living environment

Skills & Requirements

• Experience in personal care and manual handling essential
• Confidence with medication and care planning
• Kind, patient, and attentive with good communication skills
• Must be female (to meet client's preference)

What We Offer

• Regular, ongoing live-in bookings in the Salisbury area
• Support from a friendly and professional care team
• Weekly pay and 24/7 on-call support
• Opportunities for continuous bookings based on performance

If you are an experienced live-in carer looking for consistent work in a supportive environment - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that values both carers and clients equally

Job Details

• Job Ref: 224307685
• Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK
• Salary: 700.00 - 800.00/Week
• Employment type: Full Time
• Working Term: Contract, Temporary