Live-in Carer

Qualifications

📋 Qualifications

• Compassion & Empathy: A warm, approachable personality with the ability to connect meaningfully with older people
• Professionalism: Dedicated and responsible, with a genuine passion for delivering the highest quality of care
• Communication Skills: Positive outlook and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle, as travel between client visits is preferred

Additional Information

Love helping others and want a career that truly matters? Join our caring team at Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst and start making a real difference today!

Company Description

💜 Have you got previous experience in Live In Care? We'll Help You Shine!
Join Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst - rated Outstanding in Caring - and start a career where kindness matters more than experience. We'll give you full training and support to help you make a real difference every day.

🚗 Car drivers with a valid licence & access to own vehicle (PREFERRED) ✅

Job Description

👐 What we offer

• £125 per day
• Up to £50 towards travel cost for 1st client
• Ongoing paid training & development: £12.25 per hour
• Supportive management and a friendly team environment
• Career progression opportunities - including roles as Senior Care Professional
• Blue Light Discount - Exclusive perks for our heroes
• £200 Referral Bonus - Refer a friend who starts work and get rewarded!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for your wellbeing
• Time-and-a-Half Pay on Bank Holidays

📚 Training & Development

All new Care Assistants complete 2 days of training to prepare for their role, followed by ongoing support and development. You'll also receive specialist training, including dementia care, to help you grow and deliver the highest quality care.

🌟 What We're Looking For

• Experience in live-in care
• Experience with personal care, medication support, and companionship
• Ability to provide home help support (meals, light housekeeping)
• Experience supporting clients with various health conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer's
• Confident using care equipment such as hoists and other mobility aids

👐 What You'll Be Doing

• Personal Care & Daily Tasks: Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals, medication reminders, and mobility
• Comfort & Well-being: Deliver care respectfully, maintain privacy, monitor health, and enhance clients' quality of life
• Companionship & Emotional Support: Provide friendly interaction, engage in activities, and reduce loneliness
• Promoting Independence: Encourage clients to do tasks they can manage, support safe mobility, and foster self-confidence at home