Live In Care Assistant

Job Sector: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Town/City: Peterborough
Pay Type: Week

Job Description

At Healthcare Employment Partners we are dedicated in looking after those who look after others. With a supportive team behind them, Live-in Carers help our clients who might be elderly or vulnerable to live safely in their own homes where they feel most comfortable.

Duties will include but not exclusive to:

  • Helping with personal hygiene
  • Administering medication
  • Preparing food and drinks
  • Shopping, organising social and leisure activities as well as general housekeeping
  • Monitoring and quickly communicating significant changes to health and emotional condition
  • In some cases PEG and Enteral feeding support (full training is provided for this)

We’re looking for:

  • A Minimum of 6 months Care assistant or Support work experience
  • A cheerful and outgoing approach
  • Empathy and consideration
  • An ability to follow instructions and care plans
  • A good level of English, both verbally and in writing
  • A driver’s licence is an advantage – if you drive for a client it will be in their own vehicle and their insurance will cover you
  • Authorisation to live and work in the UK

What’s on offer:

  • Up to £700 per week
  • Placements predominantly in Peterborough, Cambs
  • Company pension
  • Weekly food allowance
  • A choice of rotas – minimum 1 week on, 1 week off
  • Out of hours phone number so you get support at any time of day
  • Free training from your induction to ongoing learning
  • Care Certificate

For more details on this role, apply today and one of our experienced consultants will in touch shortly.

*** BE AWARE THAT WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP VISAS SO IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY ROLES YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE RIGHT WORK IN THE UK***

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