Live-in Care Professional

Vitale Care Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider is looking for a Live-in Care Assistant in Chichester, UK. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £906.43 per week, along with various benefits such as mileage payments, pension contributions, and ongoing training. Key tasks include supporting clients with personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, and companionship. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of live-in care experience and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mileage paid

Pension contribution

Paid DBS

Training and development

Colleague assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in live-in care.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and mobility support.
• Assisting clients with medication and keeping accurate records.
• Preparing meals and assisting with food intake.
• Maintaining a tidy home and helping with shopping.
• Providing companionship and promoting physical activity.

Skills

Organised and reliable

Confident use of online care management system

Great communicator

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Live-inCare Assistant role:

• A competitive salary of up to£906.43 per week

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile

At Vitale we are committed to enabling our clients to live the best life they can possibly live, with the dignity and care that everyone deserves.

It’s not about us being the best, it’s about enabling you to be your best.

We are accountable - We take responsibility for ourselves and others

We are consistent - We do what we say we are going to do

We are sincere - We believe in everything we do

We are Committed - We keep things simple

Benefits

As a Live-inCare Assistant with Vitale Care you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary of up to £906.43 per week

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile

• A pension contribution to help you prepare for later life

• Fully paid care certificate

• Paid induction and shadowing training so you feel confident in your role

• On-going training so you can progress

• Free car MOT

• Paid DBS, so you do not have to pay to be employed by us

• Our Colleague Recognition programme to help brighten your week

• Management and specialist career development paths, giving you the opportunity to progress and achieve your career goals

• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme for you and your family offering support on every aspect of life

• 24/7 well-being app packed full of helpful lifestyle and health tools and advice

• Refer-a-friend scheme puts £200 in your pay for every successful candidate you recommend

…….and a host of little things that make your working day just that little bit brighter.

Responsibilities

As a Live-in Care Assistant with Vitale Care you’ll be responsible for:

Personal Care

• Helping our clients wash, dress and go to the bathroom, being there to help them get in and out of bed, and supporting them with mobility including the correct use of equipment. You may be supporting clients through their end-of-life journey

Medication Support

• Helping our clients with their medication as required and keeping accurate records

Meal Support

• Preparing and serving meals including supporting with feeding where required. Keep track and documenting our client’s fluid and food intake.

Household support

• Helping our clients maintain a tidy and well-kept home by undertaking light housework. Helping clients care for their pets. Shopping for and with our clients as required.

Companionship

• Keeping our clients company and helping them stay physically active and engaged in hobbies, community activities and visiting friends and family.

As a Live-in Care Assistant with Vitale Care, it’s important that you can:

• Comply with our policies and procedures

• Complete comprehensive and accurate records (eMAR or Visit Logs)

• Agree and work within your agreed availability

• Report any significant changes to health or circumstance or any risks, welfare or safeguarding concerns with clients

• Attend mandatory training, one-to-one supervisions and meetings where required

• Understand the role of the CQC and the guidance it sets out

• Promote good practices and report poor practices or concerns

Essential qualifications & experience

• 2+ Years experience of Live-In care

• Confident use of online care management system

• The right to work in the UK

• Full UK Driving Licence

Other skills and attributes

• You’ll be highly organised and reliable

• You’ll be willing to learn new skills and to adapt

• You’ll have a positive, can-do attitude

• You are a great communicator, listening, speaking and writing

• You’ll be a team player

• You are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care