Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster: Live-in Care Assistant

Caremark Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in the UK is seeking a Live-in Care Assistant to support customers in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily tasks while promoting independence. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and caring, with a valid UK driving licence. The position offers excellent pay rates, training, and progression opportunities while ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Comprehensive support from colleagues

Ongoing training and supervision

Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement

Free uniform and supplies

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.
• Own a vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily tasks and promote independence.
• Help with washing and dressing.
• Shopping and meal preparation.
• Prompting with medication.
• Socialising and leisure activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well-organised

Caring

Sensitive

Flexible

Good communicator

Job description

Overview

Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster: Live-in Care Assistant

Location: Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster

Salary: £600-£700 per week

Hours: 24 hours with breaks

Responsibilities

You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to live in the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark. The type of support you provide is comparable to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family, including help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.

• Help with washing and dressing
• Shopping and meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping customers access the community

What we look for / Qualifications

• Self-motivated, well-organised and reliable
• Caring and sensitive
• Flexible
• Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
• Good communicator

Benefits

• Full training and induction
• Comprehensive support from colleagues in the field and office
• Caregiver feedback is heard and acted on to ensure comfort and security
• Shifts allocated and communicated prior to the start of the working week
• Ongoing training, development and supervision
• Excellent pay rates and flexible hours
• Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
• Regular customers for consistent work
• Free uniform and supplies including ID Card, lanyard, gloves and other protective items
• Opportunity to obtain qualifications while you work
• Strong internal communication and team meetings
• Clear progression opportunities

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK.
• We can only accept applications from candidates who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

We do not offer sponsorships.

Caremark Home Care in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster