Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
* Provide live-in care, typically working alone, while respecting the client’s privacy and following their house rules.
* Enhance the client’s quality of life by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful activities.
* Document daily activities and report any changes or concerns regarding the client’s needs or living conditions.
* Seek assistance when necessary to ensure the client's safety and well-being.
* Maintain regular communication with your line manager and office staff.
* COMPANIONSHIP Services: Provide companionship, assist with daily activities, manage appointments, and support social events and outings.
* HOME HELP Services: Perform light housekeeping, run errands, manage shopping and meal preparation, and assist with home maintenance.
* PERSONAL CARE Services: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, and providing dementia or respite care.
Secondary Responsibilities:
* Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings.
* Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner.
* Document client information in Client and Life Journal.
* May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
* Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
* Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
* Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
* Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner.
* Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals.
* Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
* Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.
* Excellent timekeeper who is organised and reliable.
* Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice.
* Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
* Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.
Requirements:
* DBS registered in the Update Service.
* At least one year of experience in live-in care.
* Driving is NOT required.
* Please note that we currently have no sponsorship opportunities. All candidates must have a right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Why Join Us:
This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a real difference. Apply today, and let’s build a rewarding future together!
For an informal chat, you may call our recruiter Gly on 0179 2790890.