Live In Carer Peterborough, England
Job description
The Role
At Healthcare Employment Partners we are dedicated in looking after those who look after others. With a supportive team behind them, Live-in Carers help our clients who might be elderly or vulnerable to live safely in their own homes where they feel most comfortable.
We love making sure our clients have everything they need. But we also make sure our live-in cares have everything they need, too. If you want to learn and develop new skills, we’ll support and nurture you as you grow. If you’re searching for a workplace where you can be yourself, we’re proud to encourage it. If your ambition is to build a long and rewarding care career in a place that’s warm, welcoming and friendly, then this could be the perfect home for you and your future.
It’s somewhere you can really put your heart into everything you do.
What you’ll do
As a live-in carer, you’ll live with a client 24 hours a day. You’ll usually spend a minimum of 7 days on and 7 days off or a more suitable rota pattern can be discussed. It’s all about spending quality time with your client as you provide personalised and individual one-to-one support.
Activities might include:
- Helping with personal hygiene
- Bathing
- Administering medication
- Preparing food and drinks
- Shopping, organising social and leisure activities
- General housekeeping
- Monitoring and quickly communicating significant changes to health and emotional condition
- In some cases PEG and Enteral feeding support (full training is provided for this)
We’re looking for
- A Minimum of 6 months Care assistant or Support work experience
- A cheerful and outgoing approach
- Empathy and consideration
- An ability to follow instructions and care plans
- A good level of English, both verbally and in writing
- A driver’s licence is an advantage - if you drive for a client it will be in their own vehicle and their insurance will cover you
- Authorisation to live and work in the UK
What’s on offer
- Up to £720 per week
- Placements predominantly in Peterborough,
- Company pension
- Weekly food allowance
- Out of hours phone number so you get support at any time of day
- Free training from your induction to ongoing learning
- Care Certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £720.00 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, PE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/09/2023
Expected start date: 11/09/2023
