Care Assistant

Live-In Care Worker – 1 Week Live-In with Door-to-Door Care Work Also Available In Between
 

About Us

At Care24Seven, we specialise in providing personalised, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We support older people, individuals living with disabilities, and those with complex or long-term health conditions.

Our services range from live-in care to regular home care visits, with each package tailored around the individual's needs, preferences and daily routines.

We believe that receiving the right support at home can help people maintain their independence, dignity and connection to the people and surroundings that matter most to them.

Our support may include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, companionship, shopping, household tasks and support to access the community.

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Female Live-In Care Assistant to join our team.

Working pattern: 1 week Live-In Care, with door-to-door care work also available in between live-in weeks.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys live-in care but would also like the option of undertaking community-based care visits between live-in placements.

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will stay in the individual's home during your live-in week and provide consistent, person-centred support that promotes their independence, safety, dignity and wellbeing.

Duties

• Support with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Support with medication in accordance with the individual's care plan and company procedures.
• Prepare meals and drinks in accordance with individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide companionship and meaningful interaction.
• Support individuals to maintain their independence and usual daily routines.
• Support with shopping, appointments and accessing the community where required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
• Complete accurate care notes and report any concerns or changes in the individual's wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and Care24Seven policies and procedures.
• Promote dignity, privacy, choice and independence at all times.

Requirements

• Weekend availability is essential
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Previous experience within home care, live-in care or a care setting is preferred
• Reliable, compassionate and able to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT and written communication skills for completing care documentation
• A valid UK driving licence and access to reliable transport is preferred, particularly for door-to-door care work
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals

What We Offer

• 1-week live-in working pattern
• Door-to-door care work also available between live-in weeks
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• On-the-job support
• Supportive office and management team
• Opportunities for continued development within Care24Seven

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and would like a role that combines live-in care with the opportunity for door-to-door work in between, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Care24Seven team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• This role requires weekend availability, can you work on weekends?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person