Live In Care Professional

Good Oaks Home Care Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a compassionate Live In Care Professional to assist clients with daily living activities. Ideal candidates should have at least six months of experience in a similar role and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay rates and various benefits, including travel expense contributions and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Travel Expenses up to £60 per journey

Full training provided

Paid DBS check

Pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

On-Call System paying £250 per week

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a domiciliary carer or similar role (minimum six months).
• Caring and compassionate nature towards clients.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers.
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions.
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary needs.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Engage in meaningful activities with clients.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At GoodOaks we pride ourselves on delivering quality care to our clients whilst ensuring our Care Professionals are fully supported and rewarded for the brilliant work they do.

GoodOaks Home Care are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Live In Care Professional to provide support and assistance to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. We pride ourselves on delivering quality care to our clients whilst ensuring our Care Professionals are fully supported and rewarded for the brilliant work they do.

Responsibilities

As a Live In Care Professional, you will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities to help our clients maintain their independence and quality of life. Some of these responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Assisting with mobility and transfers
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
• Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and errands
• Engaging in meaningful conversation and activities with clients
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care provided

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates £115-140 per day
• Travel Expenses - No matter where you are in the UK, we contribute up to £60 per return journey
• Full Training provided and expenses covered- We employ and train all of our live in care professionals ourselves, with all of our care professionals also being Dignity in Care registered, so you can be confident in providing the highest quality service.
• Paid DBS check: you must be willing to undertake this to work with vulnerable adults
• Competitive refer a friend scheme
• Pension contributions
• Career progression including opportunities to study for QCF Diploma’s in Health and Social Care
• Optional On-Call System paying £250 per week on your week off
• Supportive, proactive and understanding management

Qualifications / Requirements

• Prior experience (at least six months is ideal). You may have worked as a domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar
• A caring and compassionate nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• To manage the home as much as required, including cleaning, shopping and cooking.

If you have a caring nature, are passionate about providing quality care and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others, please apply today!