Job description
Live-in Carer Job Advertisement:
Walfinch is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working live in carers who have a passion for looking after the elderly, with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to join it’s Oxfordhire branch where they will be able to make a real difference to the lives of the people that require our care. We value all our staff. We also pride ourselves on listening so if you have any concerns, our management team take the time to listen and give you the support you need. We collaborate with our clients and their family to ensure we are providing the highest quality of care! Walfinch has over 600 care staff and clients nationwide, with in house trainers that provide excellent quality carer training. We have over 80% carer retention due to the fantastic support we offer. Our carers need to be willing to travel across the UK, work for a minimum of two weeks at a time. No experience is necessary due to our excellent quality training which all Walfinch carers are required to attend.
Role Requirements:
To provide quality live in care for people in their own homes
Minimum 1-year experience is required
No experience required as full training with be given
Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes.
You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships
with those we support and those around them.
Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure.
A caring nature and passion to make a real difference to someone’s life
Flexibility, reliability, hard work and honesty
What you can expect
Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen rota pattern (e.g 2, 4 or
6 weeks). You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, providing both care and
companionship. Following a person-centred care plan you will tailor your support to
meet your clients’ needs, assisting with daily activities, personal care, or support in
managing conditions such as dementia.
You’ll be matched with a client based on your skills and your client’s needs, providing
tailored support and companionship
Following a client’s individual care plan, you will generally provide a daily average of
10 hours care provision to your client
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Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all
meals covered
We’re always on the lookout for:
Professional care experience gained in any care setting, such as live-in carer,
domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant in the NHS or
similar. OR recent experience of providing personal care for an adult friend or family
member including washing, bathing, and toileting
A driver’s licence is an advantage but not a requirement. The client provides the car
and the insurance, for you to be able to take your client for the occasional trip out or
to go shopping
You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)
What Walfinch Can Offer You?
Referral programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities,
A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
Ongoing training and development opportunities,
All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
Job fulfilment with great career opportunities
24/7 Support from Walfinch Management
Competitive weekly wage plus double pay on Bank Holidays
Double pay on bank holiday
Pension scheme
Friendly and supportive office team
On-call support when you’re on shift
Quarterly staff meetings
Opportunity to undertake specialist training and develop your skills into a senior role
After successful completion on probation option to enroll on Qualifications in Health &
Safety Care (Level 2,3 and ; 5)
Role Responsibilities:
Helping your client get washed and dressed in the morning
Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet,
assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes, and catheter bags
Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a
healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and
make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client
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Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client’s request and a finance form
must be completed with a receipt
Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and
movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client’s needs
support
Companionship care
Building relationships with service users, their families, and friends
Food preparation
Assisting clients with washing and dressing
Housekeeping/domestic duties
Support with medication
Taking clients for appointments or outings.
Light household chores
Shopping or ordering food deliveries
Assist with medication
Laundry
Engage with service users’ pastimes and hobbies
Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), Updating notes/recording tasks on our
software app
Some of your duties as part being a Walfinch carer will include being responsible for
inducting in our new care team members along with settling in new Customers,
reviews and care delivery.
Apply to receive a call from our dedicated recruitment consultant today!
Salary: £11-£13 per hour
Schedule:
Live-in
Licence/Certification:
Right to Work in the UK (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £700.00-£900.00 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person