Live In Carer

Key Health; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking a compassionate female Live-In Carer to support an elderly client in Gloucester. The role involves providing personal care, administering medication, and emotional support, with ongoing work in the Salisbury area offering continuity. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience and strong communication skills. Regular pay is offered with a supportive care team.

Benefits

Weekly pay

24/7 on-call support

Opportunities for continuous bookings

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and manual handling essential.
• Confidence with medication and care planning.
• Must be female to meet client's preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Administer or prompt medication as needed.
• Support safe manual handling and mobility.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Good communication skills

Patient and attentive

Job description

Live In Carer

700.00 - 800.00/Week

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

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

Job Details

• Job Ref: 224307662
• Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
• Salary: 700.00 - 800.00/Week
• Employment type: Full Time
• Working Term: Contract, Temporary