Live In Carer

Cardea Healthcare; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Reading is seeking a dedicated Live In Care Assistant to support individuals with disabilities and end-of-life care. The role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity in daily living. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of care experience, communication skills, and preferably a driving license. Competitive pay of £90-£110 per day, with benefits including a £30 food allowance weekly.

Benefits

£30 food allowance per week

Qualifications

• At least 6 months care experience.
• Ideally have a Driving Licence and access to their own Vehicle.
• An up-to-date DBS.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities.
• Administer medication.
• Promote independence and dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing home care services and staff into residential settings. We are currently recruiting for Live In Care Assistant. This position is working with Adults with a wide range of disabilities and/or individuals who are nearing the end of their life.

Job Summary

The main responsibilities of the job are to support the individual's living within their homes to lead fulfilled lives. We pride ourselves on improving the lives of the people we support as well as assisting them to achieve their full potential. We promote a "doing with" opposed to "doing for" work ethic.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care
• Encouraging participation in activities
• Social inclusion
• Administration of medication
• Promoting independence
• Teaching life skills
• Writing accurate and factual daily reports
• Promoting and ensuring privacy and dignity
• Working in a team and on an individual basis

Person Specification

• At least 6 months care experience
• Ideally have a Driving Licence and access to their own Vehicle
• An up-to-Date DBS
• Willing to Travel

Attainments and personal attributes considered essential to the post

• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to act on your initiative
• Be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ideally candidates will have experience of working with children with complex needs and the social care sector

We offer extremely competitive rates and opportunities for career progression through additional training and upskilling.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to discuss the role further, apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £90.00-£110.00 per day

Benefits

• £30 food allowance per week

Experience

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving License (preferred)
• Updated DBS (preferred)