Punjabi-Speaking Live-In Caregiver | Flexible Hours

Home Instead, Inc.; Romford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Comprehensive Training

Competitive Pay

Employee Benefits

Casual/Smart Dress Code

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks a live-in caregiver to support elderly clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, companionship, and household tasks, all while living with the client on a rota basis. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of caregiving experience and the ability to speak Punjabi. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a commitment to community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with families and professionals.
• Minimum of 6 months of professional caregiving experience required.
• Full UK driving license preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship care and personal care.
• Assist with moving and handling, medication support, cooking, and housekeeping.
• Live with the client on a rota basis (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off).

Skills

Effective communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Punjabi language

Job description

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At Home Instead, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to stay independent in their own homes. Our award-winning family-run service is part of Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care provider.

You will be living 24/7 with the client on a rota basis (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off), supporting their needs and requirements in their own home. This could include:

• Companionship care
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Medication support – prompting and administration
• Cooking and housekeeping

As a live-in carer, we would like you to be adaptable, personable, and, most importantly, willing to put the client first. The goal is to help the client live as independently as possible in their home with our support.

Applicants must also be able to speak Punjabi.

Qualifications

• Applicants must also be able to speak Punjabi.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both families and professionals, and work well within a team.
• Reliability and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
• Due to the responsibilities associated with this role, candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of professional caregiving experience.
• Candidates with a full UK driving license and access to their own vehicle would be preferred for some placements, but not mandatory.
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role at this time, so candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible Schedule: We understand that life can be busy. That’s why we offer a flexible working schedule that fits around you and our clients.
• Comprehensive Training: We offer continued training to ensure you can be the best care professional
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive pay rates and holiday pay
• Employee Benefits: Take advantage of employee discount schemes and referral bonuses.
• Casual/Smart Dress Code: No uniforms required—just dress comfortably and professionally.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Please give us a call on 01708 395040 to discuss further. We look forward to hearing from you.

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