Home Instead
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Live In Carer – Home Instead
About Home Instead
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match Live In Caregivers with clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable personalised support.
About the Role
As a Live in Carer, your role is both purposeful and meaningful:
- You will live in with our clients, ensuring they receive compassionate, essential support while remaining in the comfort of their own home.
- Your tasks include companionship, assisting with personal care, mobility, medication management, household duties, meal preparation, and running errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and friendship to clients
- Help with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
- Assist with mobility around the client’s home
- Oversee medication and provide basic medical support when required
- Manage household duties, including cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals
- Run essential errands such as food shopping, prescription collection, or banking
- Stay within a separate accommodation provided with access to TV and WiFi
- Work a 10-hour shift per day, including a 2-hour break
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Compensation & Conditions
- Pay: £130 per day for a 10-hour working shift
- Responsibilities: Must carry out live-in duties while residing with clients
- Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS enhanced disclosure check
- References and a vetted interview process
- Qualifications:
- Previous experience caring for family members, volunteering, or in paid roles is essential
- Enthusiasm for supporting others and delivering exemplary service
- Reliability, trustworthiness, and professional respect are paramount
- Ability to build rapport and enjoy companionship
Access Requirements
- Must own a car, as this role requires some mobility for errands
- Must have class 1 business insurance for the vehicle
Why Choose Home Instead?
Join our passionate team and enjoy a supportive, rewarding career with:
Competitive Benefits
- £130 per day pay for full shifts
- Ongoing guidance from our dedicated team
- Beyond local roles – opportunity to expand your career across the UK
- Industry-leading training, including the Care Certificate upon completion
- Enhanced pension contributions for long-term financial security
- Blue Light Card for discounts and benefits
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
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Corporate Perks
- Free casual dress policy
- Company-organised events
- Company pension plan
- Discounted meals or food vouchers
- Employee discounts on high-street purchases
- Referral incentives and rewards
About You
- You have a proven track record in caregiving, whether through family, voluntary, or work experience
- You take great pride in delivering an outstanding and reliable service
- You are trustworthy, dependable, and comfortable in social settings
- You possess your own vehicle and insurance to cover job-specific errands
Flexibility & Commitment
Your role offers unmatched flexibility tailored to meet the unique needs of your clients. If you’re looking for work that is deeply fulfilling and satisfying, we’d love for you to join our team.
Please contact us on 01782 622330 – let’s build a brighter future together.
Diversity & Safeguarding
Home Instead encourages applications from all backgrounds to mirror the communities we serve. We are committed to safeguarding, expecting all team members to uphold our values protecting the wellbeing of the adults we support.
Applications close: 30 November 2024
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