Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Hitchin, Hertfordshire |
| 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, full-time visiting care role supporting an 89-year-old gentleman with a mental health condition. The successful candidate will provide compassionate, person-centred care in the client's home, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and providing emotional support and companionship. This role would suit a warm, kind and emotionally supportive carer who is skilled at reassuring people and helping them feel safe and understood.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home and have the following responsibilities:
• Manage and administer medicines
• Support hygiene and toileting needs, including assisting with showering and getting dressed
• Help with getting around the home
• Prepare and support with breakfast and lunch
• Provide companionship and emotional support
About the client
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AGE: 89
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Mental health condition
Work environment
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The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free.
Requirements
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QUALIFICATIONS:
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandatory training
• Care Certificate
LANGUAGES: Fluent English and Italian (both required)
Working pattern
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. The role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rota basis.