Live In Carer

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking kind-hearted Live-In Care Assistants to provide support in clients' homes across Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. This role offers flexible work patterns, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and training support. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 months of professional care experience and a compassionate attitude.

Benefits

High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week

Double time on bank holidays

Free food and accommodation while on placement

Paid holidays and pension scheme

Support for further training and diploma qualifications

24/7 local support from care management

Funded DBS check

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ professional care experience.
• Experience as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and personal care.
• Assisting with medication and mobility.
• Helping with housekeeping and errands.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Job description

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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. If you share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you. 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, then look no further. You'll get the best employment package, career progression and support.

Our Live-In Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:

• 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
• Our 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
• Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving you 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
• 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

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you'll live in your client's home for the duration of your chosen rota pattern (e.g. 1 - 6 weeks) to support them to live with well-being. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role will include:

• 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
• You'll need a smartphone to use our app

We require you to have at least 12 months’ professional care experience as a live in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar. A driving licence and your own car is helpful but not a requirement.

Salary: £761 to £986 per week with double time on bank holidays and additional enhancements over Christmas