Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ingatestone, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 225 |
Summary
Job overview
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The client is seeking a warm and compassionate visiting carer to provide personal care, practical support, and companionship in their home. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is caring, patient, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with the people they support.
About the client
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AGE: 77
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Arthritis, COPD, and Dementia
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following duties:
• Manage and administer medicines
• Support with hygiene and toileting needs
• Shop for groceries and prepare meals
• Undertake household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
Work environment
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The client's home is pet-free. Please note that the client is a smoker.
Requirements
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ESSENTIAL:
• Fluent English language skills
• Valid driving licence with access to own vehicle
• Care Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Who this role would suit
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A warm, kind, and emotionally supportive carer with strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be patient, reassuring, and committed to helping the client feel safe, understood, and valued.
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The client is seeking a warm and compassionate visiting carer to provide personal care, practical support, and companionship in their home. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is caring, patient, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with the people they support.
About the client
==========================
AGE: 77
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Arthritis, COPD, and Dementia
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following duties:
• Manage and administer medicines
• Support with hygiene and toileting needs
• Shop for groceries and prepare meals
• Undertake household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
Work environment
==========================
The client's home is pet-free. Please note that the client is a smoker.
Requirements
==========================
ESSENTIAL:
• Fluent English language skills
• Valid driving licence with access to own vehicle
• Care Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Who this role would suit
==========================
A warm, kind, and emotionally supportive carer with strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be patient, reassuring, and committed to helping the client feel safe, understood, and valued.