Live-In Carer Hampshire

Care England; Farnborough; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private accommodation

24/7 support

Flexible placements

Paid training and development

Immediate start

Food allowance (£40/week)

Descripción de la vacante

Care England is seeking a dedicated Live-In Carer to support an elderly client in their Hampshire home. You’ll provide personal care, companionship and help maintain independence, with the security of a full-time placement and private accommodation.

Weekly pay ranges from £840 to £980, plus a £40 weekly food allowance. Immediate start available after checks, with flexible long-term or respite placements and continuous support from a care-coordinator team.

Formación

• At least 1 year of experience in live-in care or a similar role with elderly clients.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of safeguarding in care settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety in care.
• Right to work in the UK.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Helping with personal care: washing, dressing, grooming and continence care.
• Giving and prompting medication with accurate records.
• Planning and cooking healthy meals that fit the client’s diet and tastes.
• Light housekeeping, laundry and shopping to keep the home safe and comfortable.
• Assisting with mobility, moving and handling, and using equipment safely.
• Offering companionship through conversation, hobbies and outings.
• Following the care plan and communicating changes to family and health professionals.

Conocimientos

Live-in care experience

English proficiency

Safeguarding knowledge

Health & safety in care

Right to work in the UK

Educación

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Live-In Carer – £840 to £980 per week + £40 weekly food allowance

Location: Clients across Hampshire
Start: Immediate, once checks are complete
Placements: Long-term and respite, with flexible scheduling

Are you a caring, experienced carer who wants to make a real difference, one client at a time?

As a Live-In Carer, you'll support one elderly client at a time in their own home. You'll help them stay independent, comfortable and safe. You won't be rushing between visits or working against the clock. You'll have the time to build a real relationship and give the kind of care you came into this work to give.

You'll be working for a well-established, respected care provider known for high standards. They look after their carers as well as their clients.

What you'll get

• £840 to £980 per week, depending on experience and care needs, plus a £40 weekly food allowance
• Private accommodation in your client's home for every placement
• 24/7 support from a dedicated team of care coordinators and managers, so you're never on your own
• Flexible placements to suit you, whether long-term or respite
• Paid training and development, including annual refreshers and specialist courses
• Immediate start for successful applicants

What your day looks like

• Helping with personal care: washing, dressing, grooming and continence care
• Giving and prompting medication, and keeping accurate records
• Planning and cooking healthy meals that fit your client's diet and tastes
• Light housekeeping, laundry and shopping to keep the home safe and comfortable
• Helping with mobility, moving and handling, and using equipment safely
• Offering companionship through conversation, hobbies and outings
• Following the care plan, noting changes, and keeping in touch with family, health professionals and the office

Needs vary from companionship and domestic help to more complex personal care. We'll match you with a placement that fits your experience.

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year's experience in live-in care or a similar role with elderly clients
• A kind, patient and reliable nature
• Confidence working on your own and using your initiative
• Good spoken and written English
• Knowledge of safeguarding, and of health and safety in care
• The right to work in the UK

Nice to have: NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. It isn't essential.

All appointments depend on an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks, two professional references and employment history checks. We'll help you through each step.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.