Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reigate, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 294 |
Summary
Job overview
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This is a permanent, part-time visiting care role supporting a 92-year-old gentleman who is blind. The client lives with his wife (aged 87), who is his main carer. This role offers flexible hours (5-20 hours per week) and seeks a friendly, compassionate carer to provide essential support with daily living activities and companionship, whilst giving his wife regular respite care.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home on a regular basis and will be responsible for:
• Assisting the client with mobility around the home
• Supporting with dressing and personal care
• Providing transport to appointments and outings
• Offering friendly companionship and emotional support
• Providing respite care to relieve the client's wife
About the client
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AGE: 92
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Blind
The client requires support with daily living activities and benefits greatly from friendly interaction and companionship. He lives with his wife, who requires regular respite care to maintain her own wellbeing.
Work environment
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The client's home is smoke-free. The household includes pets, though pet care is not part of this role.
Working pattern
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Permanent, part-time role: 5-20 hours per week. Hours are flexible and to be agreed, potentially ranging from an hour per day to full days on certain days of the week.
Requirements
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• Fluent English speaker
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Friendly, chatty and positive demeanour
• Excellent listening skills and ability to provide emotional support
• Ability to lighten the mood and provide genuine companionship