Live in carer York, England
Job description
At Carefound Home Care, we offer the best career in social care and we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We're looking for fantastic people to join us as a live-in carer to work in our local areas which are Yorkshire, Cheshire and Nottinghamshire.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you may have professional experience as a care assistant or support worker in a domiciliary care or residential setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS, or perhaps you have recent experience of supporting a family member or friend. If you're friendly, compassionate and keen to make a genuine difference to our clients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for a career that fits around your life with secure work in our local areas, then look no further. You'll get the best employment package, career progression and support.
Benefits
- The leading care team - rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, 24/7 local support
- Fantastic rates of pay - £730 to £920 per week with double time on bank holidays
- All travel expenses paid to and from your placement
- Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
- Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
- Perks of being directly employed - paid holidays, pension, free employee assistance programme, funded DBS check
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme - up to £500 per referral
- Supported working environment - weekly support visits from your local care management team, free food and accommodation whilst on placement, free Wi-Fi
- Leading training - induction training with £300 pay on completion, ongoing specialist care training, achieve diploma and advanced qualifications
- Career progression along our fantastic career path
Responsibilities
- Live in our elderly clients’ homes on your chosen rota pattern (e.g. 2, 4 or 6 weeks)
- Provide companionship and personal care
- Basic help in the home, shopping and meal preparation support
- Deliver specialist care based on training received such as dementia care or medication administration
Requirements
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience as a live in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar OR you may have recent experience of providing personal care for an adult friend or family member including washing, bathing and toileting
- Proof of your right to work in the UK (if you require sponsorship or do not have the correct documents, we will be unable to process your application)
- A valid driving licence and you own car is helpful but not a requirement
- Warm, patient and compassionate with a clear desire to support others
- Enthusiastic and positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Have a smartphone to use our app
Apply online today or call us on 01904 215921.
Salary: £730 to £920 per week with double time on bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £920.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
- Homecare
- Live-in
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
