Full Time Carer - York, United Kingdom - SIF Care Services Ltd

Description

Live In Carer - Self-Employed
Location Scarborough

If you are looking for
self-employed live-in carer opportunities, join SIF Care Services, one of the UK's leading live-in care agencies.

As a SIF Care Services live-in carer, you will be responsible for working independently and unsupervised in the client's home, and so the ability to cope with various degrees of dependency and medical needs is paramount.

Not only must you be a competent carer, but you should also be able to fit in seamlessly with our clients' home lives.

With an excellent disposition, you will have the ability to become a friend and companion to your clients.

You may be called upon to provide Alzheimer's or dementia care and quite often you will need to work alongside other care agencies or medical professionals including Marie Curie, Macmillan, and district nurses.

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working patterns and the choice of when you work
• Various assignment lengths offering flexible options to maintain a healthy worklife balance
• Free room and board whilst on an assignment
• Travel expenses covered to and from your assignment
• Friendly support from our dedicated Customer Relations Executives
• The chance to receive £250 via BACS for every new carer you recommend to SIF Care Services who starts to work with us

We're looking for a passion for our core values:

• Enhancing clients' lives and enabling them to stay in their own homes
• Respecting clients' personal space and belongings
• Delivering the best possible private home care
• Attending the latest training
• Staying up to date with industry trends
• Working closely with the clients, their representatives and family to provide the best possible service, taking the lead when necessary
• Remaining professional and proud of what we do at all times

Compliance requirements and experience:

• Provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK
• Agree to complete the relevant DBS checks
• Have a minimum of 6 months experience in a regulated care environment
• Be selfemployed with two professional references, one from a current or previous employer
• Evidence of professional development and any training certificates
• A valid full IK driving license

The training required to become a SIF Care Services carer is:

• Manual Handling
• Basic First Aid
• Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

We offer our clients three levels of live-in home care, depending on your experience and relevant skills, and once you've been accepted as a Country Cousin carer, we will discuss and agree with you as to which level you are most suited.

• Additional notes for posting the job (Emilia/Munya)_

Pay:
£127 - £167 per day


Job Type:
Full time, Freelance


Shift and schedule:
Night shift, Every weekend, daytime, Monday to Friday

'''Duties'''

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living for elderly or disabled individuals
• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including using assistive devices
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning
• Escort clients to appointments or social outings

'''Requirements'''

• Previous experience in assisted living, patient care, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to client's homes
• Knowledge of dementia care techniques is a plus
• Ability to lift heavy objects or individuals (up to 50 pounds)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions from healthcare professionals

Salary:
From £120.00 per day


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to Relocate:

• York,

North Yorkshire:
Relocate before starting work (required)


Work Location:
On the road

Application deadline: 29/02/2024


Reference ID:
Scarborough

Expected start date: 10/03/2024