Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 25 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15 to £25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Banstead, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
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This is a permanent visiting care position for an 82-year-old client with dementia. The role offers flexible hours (20-56 hours per week) and involves providing personal care, household support, meal preparation, and companionship. The successful candidate will be a warm, friendly and positive individual who enjoys listening and providing emotional support, alongside practical care tasks.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and provide support with:
• Personal hygiene and toileting needs
• Grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Household tasks including cleaning and laundry
• Driving to appointments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with pet care, including changing the litter tray for an elderly cat and reminding the client to feed the pet
About the client
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AGE: 82
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Dementia
Work environment
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Smoke-free home. The client is a pet owner.
Requirements
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ESSENTIAL:
• Fluent English language skills
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandatory training
• Care Certificate
Working pattern
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20-56 hours per week. One visit per day for 3-4 hours, Monday-Friday (excluding Tuesdays). Hours are expected to increase as the client's needs develop.
Who this role would suit
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A friendly, chatty and positive carer with strong listening skills. Someone who can lighten the mood, provide genuine companionship, and approach the role with patience and compassion.
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This is a permanent visiting care position for an 82-year-old client with dementia. The role offers flexible hours (20-56 hours per week) and involves providing personal care, household support, meal preparation, and companionship. The successful candidate will be a warm, friendly and positive individual who enjoys listening and providing emotional support, alongside practical care tasks.
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will visit the client's home and provide support with:
• Personal hygiene and toileting needs
• Grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Household tasks including cleaning and laundry
• Driving to appointments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with pet care, including changing the litter tray for an elderly cat and reminding the client to feed the pet
About the client
==========================
AGE: 82
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Dementia
Work environment
==========================
Smoke-free home. The client is a pet owner.
Requirements
==========================
ESSENTIAL:
• Fluent English language skills
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandatory training
• Care Certificate
Working pattern
==========================
20-56 hours per week. One visit per day for 3-4 hours, Monday-Friday (excluding Tuesdays). Hours are expected to increase as the client's needs develop.
Who this role would suit
==========================
A friendly, chatty and positive carer with strong listening skills. Someone who can lighten the mood, provide genuine companionship, and approach the role with patience and compassion.