Live In Carer

Carefound Home Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking a compassionate Live-In Care Assistant to support clients in their homes in various locations. The role offers flexible work patterns, competitive pay, and extensive benefits, including paid holidays and career progression opportunities. Candidates must have at least 12 months of care experience and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

High pay rate of £761 to £986 per week

Double time on bank holidays

Paid holidays and pension scheme

Free food and accommodation

Career progression support

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of professional care experience as a live-in carer or similar role.
• A driving license and own car are helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Assist with medication and mobility needs.
• Support with housekeeping and cooking.
• Run errands like shopping and prescription pickups.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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 areCheshire,NottinghamshireandYorkshire.

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 theright 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:

• Achoice of work patternssuch as 2, 4 or 6 weeks to suit your lifestyle
• High pay rateof £761 to £986 per week
• Double timeon bank holidays andadditional enhancementsover Christmas
• Alltravel expenses paidto and from your placement
• Our clients livelocallyin Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
• Free food and accommodationwhilst on placement
• Pay enhancementsto recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
• Instant access to your payinstead of waiting for payday
• Earn up to£500for referring a friend
• You're employed by us giving youpaid holidaysand ourpension scheme
• Full in-house induction training with over£350 pay on completion
• Support to completefurther trainingincluding diploma qualifications
• Career progressionalong our career path
• 24/7 local supportfrom a care manager and wider team
• Weekly support visitsfrom your local care management team
• Freeemployee assistance programme
• FundedDBS 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 andadditional enhancementsover Christmas