Live-in Carer Warminster, England
Job description
Home Instead is an award-winning international care provider. We provide care that enhances the lives of people living with the challenges of ageing.
We are proud to be the example of what high quality personalised care should look like. Care that promotes social and emotional needs, and being creative in how we improve the lives of people we care for. We do not just complete tasks .
As Live-in Care Professionals, we receive high levels of support from the local office which is always available for advice, guidance and practical support when needed. As a team we all have input into decision-making and help to shape care plans and care arrangements, so that our voices are heard and taken seriously. We have improved the lives of many individuals with compassionate care that gives them a sense of purpose and wellbeing.
We have been caring for a wonderful older woman near Warminster. This lady is German and English speaking, intelligent and highly educated. She loves reading biographies, listening to classical music and doing sudoku and puzzles. She is intent on keeping her mind healthy and active! Due to circumstances her mobility has been impacted and now is on a path of rehabilitation to regain her strength.
We are helping this wonderful woman to keep active, engaged and live a quality life at home. The location is Warminster, Wiltshire.
- Starting salary of £805 per week
- 3 meals per day or a food allowance of £50 per week
- Travel allowance
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension scheme
- Paid Annual Leave
- On-call and out of hours support
- Industry-leading training (City and Guilds Qualifications) and full support will be given throughout
As a Live-in Care Professional, we reside at the client's home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them remain safe, confident and relaxed. This includes meal preparation, assisting with medication, helping with personal care and assisting her to keep doing her hobbies. Most importantly to provide a listening ear and engaging companionship.
Live-in Care professionals provide companionship and care during the day, usually between 8am and 8pm. There is a 2-hour lunch break every day at an agreed time. We have our own separate room with full wi-fi access and are provided with 3 meals a day or a meal allowance of £50 per week. We are not required to provide care overnight. We have continuous daily contact and support from our team leader. We will typically work on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rota.
Live-in care allows for slow, authentic care with enough time for real companionship and opportunities to make a real difference to this person's life.
What you need:
- Live-in care experience is preferred but not essential
- Empathy and a willingness to make a difference to someone's life is more important.
- Personal experience of caring for a friend or relative is ideal.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- The rest you need to know will be taught through our accredited training.
- English speaking.
- Driver preferred.
We are currently only accepting applications from candiadtes with the right to work in the U.K. WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIPS AT THE MOMENT.
Additional Information
As a Live-In Care Professionals, we receive industry-leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support. Home instead puts trust, dignity and compassion at the forefront of care towards our Clients but equally amongst our colleagues at Home Instead. .
- You will be part of a team and work alongside other like-minded Care Professionals
- You will be consulted, listened to and supported to implement your own creative ideas.
- You will be valued by your clients and build respected relationships in the community.
- You will be working for an Award-Winning international Home Care Provider.
If you're looking for work that is extremely rewarding and feel that you can be a positive force in an older person's life - we would love to hear from you!
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Home Instead promotes diversity and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of adults. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
