Live in Carer - Woking, United Kingdom - Berkeley Home Health

Berkeley Home Health

Verified Company

Woking, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Carers are the beating hearts of Berkeley Home Health.

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.

We love making sure our clients have everything they need. But we also make sure our live-in cares have everything they need, too. If you want to learn and develop new skills, we'll support and nurture you as you grow. If you're searching for a workplace where you can be yourself, we're proud to encourage it.

And if your ambition is to build a long and rewarding care career in a place that's warm, welcoming and friendly, then this could be the perfect home for you and your future.

It's somewhere you can really put your heart into everything you do.

What you'll do
As a live-in carer, you'll live with a client 24 hours a day.

You'll usually spend a minimum of 7 days in a client's home, but rotas can be several weeks depending on how you want live-in care to fit with your lifestyle.

It's all about spending quality time with your client as you provide personalised and individual one-to-one support.

Activities might include:

Helping with personal hygiene
Bathing
Administering medication
Preparing food and drinks
Shopping, organising social and leisure activities
General housekeeping
Monitoring and quickly communicating significant changes to health and emotional condition

We're looking for

A minimum of 6 months' professional care experience. You might have worked as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, support worker or similar.
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 £1099 per week (£ £157 per day)
Placements predominantly in the south east of England
Company pension
Free DBS
Daily food allowance or food provided by client
Paid travel to and from your client
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
Induction training and ongoing learning
Care Certificate and Health and Social Care NVQ
28 days' holiday (pro rata)

- £250 joining fee

Ready to apply?

Whatever you're looking for, whether it's an opportunity to grow and develop, or to be part of a warm and welcoming environment, we've created a workplace that really is where the heart is.

We can't wait to meet you and tell you more.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Salary:
£745.50-£1,099.00 per week

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
Surrey