Sit-In Carer

Kingsley Home Care Services; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Home Care Services is seeking a dedicated Sit-in Carer to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to clients in their homes. The role includes tasks such as monitoring client conditions, providing personal care, and offering companionship. Employees enjoy full training and support, as well as opportunities for career progression in a reputable organization known for its commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for career progression

Real Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Respectful and compassionate towards clients.
• Physically fit, organized, and punctual.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS

Class 1 business insurance

Job description

About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

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.