Female Carer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £1,100.40 per week |
| Additional salary information: | PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS FOR A LIVE IN CARER WEEKLY WAGE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Clacton-On-Sea, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ESX17383SL1 |
Summary
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About the Employer
Live in carer required for elderly couple to provide support and care in all aspects of daily living where required
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Hearing
Elderly couple need all round light support
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
• Sleep-ins
About the Employer
Live in carer required for elderly couple to provide support and care in all aspects of daily living where required
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Hearing
Elderly couple need all round light support
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.
Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
Required Training
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
When you are Required
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
• Sleep-ins