Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sittingbourne, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
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A family is seeking a friendly and compassionate visiting carer to provide support and companionship to a 61-year-old client who is recovering from a stroke. The ideal candidate will be chatty, positive and a good listener, helping to lighten the mood while providing practical household support. This is a part-time position working 25-30 hours per week in a smoke-free, pet-free home.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following responsibilities:
• Giving food and drinks to Paul
• Light cleaning
• Reminding him of medications and supervise him taking them
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
• Offer guidance and encouragement as the client continues to recover
About the client
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AGE: 61
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Stroke (recovering)
CARE NEEDS: The client is able to manage all personal care independently but would benefit from guidance, companionship and support during the day. The client lives with his wife and requires care support while she is at work.
Work environment
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Smoke-free and pet-free home.
Requirements
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• Fluent English speaker (essential)
• First aid qualification (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (mandatory)
Who this role would suit
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A friendly, chatty and positive carer who is skilled at listening, providing encouragement and creating a warm, supportive environment. The successful candidate will be able to uplift the client's mood and provide genuine companionship during their visits.
Working pattern
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25-30 hours per week (part-time)
Screening questions
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Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Can you speak fluent English?
Do you have first aid training?
You must have an enhanced DBS
Are you able to remind the client to take their medications and supervise them taking them as prescribed?
Are you able to prepare and administer food and drinks to the client as needed?
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A family is seeking a friendly and compassionate visiting carer to provide support and companionship to a 61-year-old client who is recovering from a stroke. The ideal candidate will be chatty, positive and a good listener, helping to lighten the mood while providing practical household support. This is a part-time position working 25-30 hours per week in a smoke-free, pet-free home.
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following responsibilities:
• Giving food and drinks to Paul
• Light cleaning
• Reminding him of medications and supervise him taking them
• Provide friendly companionship and emotional support
• Offer guidance and encouragement as the client continues to recover
About the client
==========================
AGE: 61
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Stroke (recovering)
CARE NEEDS: The client is able to manage all personal care independently but would benefit from guidance, companionship and support during the day. The client lives with his wife and requires care support while she is at work.
Work environment
==========================
Smoke-free and pet-free home.
Requirements
==========================
• Fluent English speaker (essential)
• First aid qualification (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (mandatory)
Who this role would suit
==========================
A friendly, chatty and positive carer who is skilled at listening, providing encouragement and creating a warm, supportive environment. The successful candidate will be able to uplift the client's mood and provide genuine companionship during their visits.
Working pattern
==========================
25-30 hours per week (part-time)
Screening questions
==========================
Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Can you speak fluent English?
Do you have first aid training?
You must have an enhanced DBS
Are you able to remind the client to take their medications and supervise them taking them as prescribed?
Are you able to prepare and administer food and drinks to the client as needed?