Live In Carer

HCPA; Stanstead St Margarets; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care agency is seeking a Live In Carer to support individuals with various disabilities in their homes. This role involves delivering personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship while maintaining a safe and dignified environment for clients. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature and have a good listener mindset, with experience in similar care roles being preferred.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Mileage and travel time reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Bupa Health Cashback entitlement after 3 months

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles and familiarity with supporting individuals with various disabilities.
• Ability to maintain clients' safety and dignity in their home.
• Comfortable travelling and accessing the community as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living activities.
• Support clients in accessing the community for leisure and appointments.

Skills

Caring nature

Good listener

Empathy

Job description

Type of Care Provider:Live in Care

Supporting individuals with:Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment

Pay/Salary:£750.00 - £900.00 Per Week

Hours of Work:Live In Care - Flexible Week On/Week Off Schedule

Driving Required:No

Contract Type:Full Time Contract

About the Company

Freedom Care (Herts) is a small family run care agency. Tracy cared for her own mum who had a rare type of Alzheimer's, and was the reason for opening her own agency after experiencing the care her mum received until Tracy took over the care of her mum until she sadly passed away in 2016.

We treat all our clients as we would like our own family to be treated, with care,dignity and respect along with a care plan that is person centred to their needs and wishes. We support clients that have any type of Dementia, End of Life, Physical Disability, that need to be Peg Fed, Colostomy bags, Catheter Care, pallative care. We also support our clients to access the community, this could be to go to church, activity clubs, out to lunch/coffee, shopping, light housework duties and companionship. No two days are the same. We are growing and would like new members to join our friendly team.

Why should I apply for this Live In Carer job?

• We offer competitive pay rates.
• We pay mileage and travel time separately to your hourly pay.
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, with access to Health & Wellbeing, discounts, legal advice and counselling.
• After 3 months you would be enrolled in our Bupa Health Cashback level 1 where you can claim back money for health services such as opticians/dentist.
• We like to work around the hours you are available but that also fit with the needs of our clients, we are open 365 days of the year.
• We offer full training, on going support and be able to support you in gaining further qualifications.
• Through honest and authentic reviews, we are in the Top 20 Care providers for the Whole of The East of England which is a huge achievement for a small one branch family run business.

What does this Live In Carer job involve?

• Personal care
• Administering medication
• Food prep
• Light housework duties
• Companionship
• Accessing the community for leisure or appointments
• Maintaining the safety of the client and enabling them to remain in their home, surrounded by belongings and memories that comfort them

Am I the right person for this Live In Carer job?

• Have a caring nature
• Be able to sit and talk to someone even if they are repeating themselves, you can act as if you are hearing this for the first time.
• Be a good listener, empathetic, and treat our clients with the upmost respect and dignity they deserve.
• Enjoy going out into the community.
• Hold a full UK licence and have access to a car as we are community based and visit clients in their own homes.
• Be able to liaise with families and other healthcare professionals.
• Have care experience and be comfortable away from home for weeks at a time