Live-in Care Professional

Radfield Home Care Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Live-in Care Professional to provide personalized care to clients in their homes. You will live with clients for two weeks at a time, assisting them in daily activities and promoting their independence. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and have a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary of £1,000 per week and includes ongoing support and training.

Benefits

Regular scheduled breaks

Ongoing training and support

Fair and competitive pay

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in providing personal care is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster companionship.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Manage medication schedules and ensure adherence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and shopping.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ability to assist with medication

Household management

Job description

Job Title: Live-in Care Professional (self employed)

Location: Chester & Ellesmere Port (we're especially open to people who live locally, as our clients are in Chester and surrounding area)

Salary: £1,000 per week

Radfield Home Care Chester & Ellesmere Port are looking for Live in Care Professionals who are passionate about caring for people in their community. Importantly, in this very specialised, but highly rewarding role, you will enable our clients to continue living in their own homes, as an alternative to a residential care home.

As a Live in Care Professional, you will be living with one of our clients for 2 weeks at a time; you may even be supporting a couple in their home and you\'ll be there to provide excellent care for extended periods of time. You are there to be a companion and to assist your client day to day, but also to help them remain independent in their own home.

Join our mission

At Radfield Home Care, it’s our mission to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved and our Live in Carers have a huge role to play in making this happen.

Radfield Home Care specialises in personalised care for older people in their own homes, a forward-looking, family run business that sets the standard for what care can do. We have a CQC rating of Outstanding.

We are one of the very few Living Wage Foundation employers in Chester & Ellesmere Port and our unique Industry leading Caring for carers pledgeTM sets out all of the things that you can expect to receive from us, as a care professional with Radfield Home Care:

• Regular, scheduled daily breaks, where you can come and go from a client\'s home
• A culture which is welcoming, friendly, supportive and inclusive
• Fair and competitive rate of pay £1,000 a week
• Ongoing training and support

Responsibilities may include;

• Assisting with administration of medication
• Manual handling, using equipment when required
• Promoting health and well-being with clients, enabling them to live their life to their full potential
• Household tasks & cleaning
• Providing personal care
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Assisting taking clients to social events
• Offering our clients companionship

Radfield Home Care Team Chester & Ellesmere Port

A great personality and good values are the most important attributes to deliver great care. You will need to be over the age of 18, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. We are unable to provide sponsorship. You must already have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The role requires contact with vulnerable clients and will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

Make a difference in your local community

Radfield Home Care Chester & Ellesmere Port is run by Julie & Kevin Scott and has been a valued member of the local community since 2018.

Interested in joining the team?