Sit-In Carer

Kingsley Home Care Services; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Home Care is looking for a Sit-in Carer to deliver high-quality, person-centered support to clients in their homes. This role involves providing companionship, personal care, and practical assistance, working on flexible shifts. Join a family-run business committed to excellence, integrity, and respect in care.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for career progression

Recognition for workplace wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must hold Enhanced DBS and Class 1 business insurance if using own vehicle.
• Respectful, reliable, and committed to inclusive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent sit-in care and support within the client’s home.
• Monitor and report changes in client condition.
• Assist with personal care routines.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Physical fitness

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

About the company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023).

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Join Kingsley Home Care as a Sit-in Carer, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to clients in their own homes across 12-hour day or night shifts (8am–8pm or 8pm–8am). Your work will uphold our values of dignity, compassion, and professionalism, focusing on companionship, practical help, and personal care.

Reports to: Branch Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide independent sit-in care and support within the client’s home
• Monitor and report changes in client condition
• Keep accurate daily care records
• Communicate regularly with the office team
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Assist with mobility, eating, and hydration
• Support personal care routines (bathing, dressing, continence, medication prompts)
• Provide dementia and respite care
• Run errands and assist with shopping and travel
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and pet care
• Support with appointments, hobbies, and activities
• Uphold household boundaries and respect privacy
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in client spaces

Skills and attributes

• Respectful, compassionate, and reliable
• Clear communicator with good listening skills
• Physically fit with good personal hygiene
• Adaptable to varied home environments and client needs
• Organised, punctual, and confident making common-sense decisions
• Willing to follow guidance and work professionally with care teams
• Committed to inclusive, non-discriminatory care
• Must hold Enhanced DBS and Class 1 business insurance (if using own vehicle)

What will you gain?

You will receive full training and ongoing support from Kingsley Home Care, part of an award-winning national care provider. As a Real Living Wage employer, we ensure your dedication is fairly rewarded. You'll have opportunities to progress your career and gain further qualifications within a growing organisation. You'll be part of a team recognised as No.1 in the UK for workplace wellbeing (Indeed 2023), and consistently ranked among the top 20 large UK care groups. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.