Live In Carer

Carefound Home Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,625 - 44,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week

Free food and accommodation whilst on placement

Paid holidays and pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

24/7 local support from a care manager

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Live-In Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support in the local areas of Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role. This position offers flexible working patterns, competitive pay, and comprehensive training opportunities, making it a rewarding career choice.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of professional care experience.
• A driving license and own car are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship.
• Support with personal care.
• Help with mobility and staying active.
• Assist with medication or specialist needs.
• Help around the home with housekeeping and cooking.
• Run errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions.

Skills

Professional care experience

Compassionate communication

Mobility assistance

Job description

Overview

At Carefound Home Care, we’re rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care. We’re looking for kind-hearted, experienced people to join us as a Live-In Care Assistant to work in our local areas which are Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you may have professional experience as a care assistant or support worker in a domiciliary care or residential setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK – Carefound Home Care does not offer sponsorship opportunities. If you’re looking for a career that fits around your life with secure local work, you’ll get the best employment package, career progression and support.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care
• Helping with mobility and staying active
• Assisting with medication or specialist needs
• Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
• Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• Using our app (a smartphone is required)

Requirements

• At least 12 months of professional care experience as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar
• A driving licence and own car are helpful but not required

Benefits and Employment Details

• A choice of work patterns such as 2, 4 or 6 weeks to suit your lifestyle
• High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week
• Double time on bank holidays and additional enhancements over Christmas
• All travel expenses paid to and from your placement
• Clients live locally in Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
• Free food and accommodation whilst on placement
• Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
• Earnings potential for referring a friend (up to £500)
• Permanent employment with paid holidays and our pension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over £350 pay on completion
• Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
• Career progression along our career path
• 24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
• Weekly support visits from your local care management team
• Free employee assistance programme
• Funded DBS check