Live In Carer

About this role

Pay: £789 to £1,021 per week and double time on bank holidays
Expenses: Paid travel expenses and food allowance
Hours: Full-time (with choice of work patterns)
At Carefound Home Care, we're rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we offer the best career in social care.
We're looking for kind-hearted, experienced people to join us as a Live-In Care Assistant to work in our local areas which are Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you may have professional experience as a care assistant or support worker in a domiciliary care or residential setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for a career that fits around your life with secure local work, then look no further. You'll get the best employment package, career progression and support.
Please note: We do NOT offer sponsorship.
Our Live-In Care Assistant role offers the following benefits:
A choice of work patterns such as 2, 4 or 6 weeks to suit your lifestyle
High pay rate of £789 to £1,021 per week
Double time on bank holidays and additional enhancements over Christmas
All travel expenses paid to and from your placement
Our clients live locally in Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
Free food and accommodation whilst on placement
Pay enhancements to recognise qualifications and long-term commitment
Instant access to your pay instead of waiting for payday
Shopping discounts and free Blue Light Card
Earn up to £500 for referring a friend
You're employed by us giving you paid holidays and our pension scheme
Full in-house induction training with over £360 pay on completion
Support to complete further training including diploma qualifications
Career progression along our career path
24/7 local support from a care manager and wider team
Weekly support visits from your local care management team
Funded DBS check
As a Live-In Care Assistant, you'll live in your client's home for the duration of your chosen rota pattern (e.g. 1 - 6 weeks) to support them to live with well-being. You'll need to be warm, patient and compassionate with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Your role will include:
Providing companionship
Supporting with personal care
Helping with mobility and staying active
Assisting with medication or specialist needs
Helping around the home with housekeeping and cooking
Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
You'll need a smartphone to use our app
We require you to have at least 12 months’ professional care experience as a live in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant or similar. A driving licence and your own car is helpful but not a requirement.