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Live In Carer

Job details
Posting date: 27 August 2024
Salary: £877 to £877 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 September 2024
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Carefound Home Care
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

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 Nottinghamshire, Cheshire and Yorkshire.

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 - up to £877 per week with double time on bank holidays
Support with travel expenses
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 0115 7270942.

Salary: up to £877 per week with double time on bank holidays

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