Drop -in Carer London, England
Job description
Drop-in Home Carer Job Description
Established in 2020, Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd are a Care Quality Commission
(CQC) Registered Domiciliary home care provider who facilitate live-in and drop-in day care
solutions. From housekeeping to shopping , personal care to daily activity support,
Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd provides a person-centred bespoke package which is
tailored to suit the clients changing needs and requirements.
In addition, Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd offer support and care packages for end of
life assistance, respite care and dementia care.
If you can demonstrate experience and professional skills of working to a high care and
support standard that enables a care service to meet or exceed the CQC standards, then
you could be the perfect candidate for the Drop-in Home Carer role.
Please note: In this position you'll be needed to work some weekends, full details of
how this will work will be disclosed at the interview stage.
What is it like being a Drop-in Home Carer?
As a Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd Drop-in Home Carer, no two days will ever be the
same, but that’s what makes it such an interesting and rewarding job!
It takes a special kind of person to be a Drop-in Home Carer and a good private carer is
someone who truly cares about others and is not just earning a living. This is a special job,
and it needs special people to do it. Finding out what a typical Drop-In Home Carer role is
like can’t easily be written down, as every one of our clients are cared for as an individual
and therefore there is no ‘average’ day.
However, what we can tell you is that if you become a Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd
Drop-in Home Carer, you will never have a more fulfilling role, knowing that because of the
actions you take, a person gets to remain in their own home for as long as possible and
retain as much independence as they can until the very end.
Drop-in Home Carer Job Description:
Working as a Drop-in Home Carer:
Working as a Drop-in Home Carer can see you supporting your client with a range of
different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a Phillips1924
Homecare Services Ltd Drop-in Home Carer, you may be involved with:
● Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together
● Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence
support
● Helping with mobility – some clients need assistance getting around the home
● Overseeing medication – all according to the client’s care plan
● Household chores – help around the home, such as vacuuming or washing clothes
● Preparing and cooking meals
● Running errands – assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
● Other medical support – extra training is provided for more complex support needs
as well as first aid training
How do I get started?
Getting started in care is as easy as reading a Drop-in Home Carer job description like this!
By discovering more about the role of a Drop-in Home carer and the flexible lifestyle it
provides, you get a great insight into the type of responsibilities you may just have as a
Drop-In Home Carer. While most people naturally know if they have the passion for
delivering the highest standards of care that being an amazing Drop-in Home Carer requires,
it’s still a great idea to do plenty of research first and discover if the role of a Drop-in Home
Carer does sound like something you’d be suited to.
Drop-in Home Carer responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Drop-in Home Carer are varied. As a Drop-in Home Carer, you’ll
provide personal care, help with household chores and support your client to get out and
Drop-in Home Carer Job Description
about if they wish. Above all else, you’ll provide companionship and emotional support –
even if that’s just a chat over a cup of tea or watching their favourite TV show with them – all
while living in the clients’ home.
At Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd, we support vulnerable adults of all ages with many
varying medical conditions across London, in particular the Barnet, Finchley and St John’s
Wood areas which we have a view to expand further across London and beyond.
Just as each of our clients and their situations are unique, so too are each of the Drop-in
Care placements and what you’ll be required to do. Some of our clients have complex care
needs that require a high amount of support, whereas others may be living with age-related
frailties that mean they want someone to help more with their housework and accessing the
local community.
What do I need to be a Drop-in Home Carer?
To work as a Drop-in Home Carer the most important qualities are kindness and patience.
Whilst experience is always valued and previous caring experience is useful when taking on
the role of a Live-in Home Carer, it is not essential. We provide all the skills and knowledge
you need and ongoing support every step of the way
The essential requirements for the role are:
● A compassionate nature and good communication skills
● The passion to really make a difference to someone’s life
● The right to work in the UK
● Excellent levels of English, both spoken and written
Drop-in Home Carer Job Description
How long do placements last?
Drop-in Home Care placements are flexible and built around the needs of each client,
however, you must be able to commit to a minimum of three months per client, and be willing
to give four weeks notice when requesting annual leave in order for us to work this around
the business needs. This also allows continuity for our clients, and enables you to build a
relationship with every client you care for.
The Package:
- Basic wage: to be determined and discussed at the interview stage
- Benefits: Carer of the Month recognition, rewards and prizes for going the extra mile,
company dinners and events, accrued annual leave
Please note: A full driving licence is not a mandatory requirement needed for this role,
please note Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd do not reimburse any public transport or
personal travel costs to and from your home to your clients home. Christmas day travel only is arranged by the company.
This placement will be based in Muswell Hill.
The hours will be Monday-Friday 9am -5pm and then 9:30pm-10:30pm to help the service user to bed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- UK visa sponsorship
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DROP09/23
