Live in Carer - London, United Kingdom - Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd

Description

Established in 2020, Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd are a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Domiciliary home care provider who facilitate live-in and drop-in day care solutions.

From housekeeping to shopping, personal care to daily activity support, Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd provides a person-centred bespoke package which is tailored to suit the clients changing needs and requirements.

In addition, Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd offer support and care packages for end of life assistance, respite care and dementia care.

Please note:

In this position you'll be needed to work some weekends, full details of how this will work will be disclosed at the interview stage.

What is it like being a Live-in Home Carer?
As a Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd Live-in Home Carer, no two days will ever be the same, but that's what makes it such an interesting and rewarding job

It takes a special kind of person to be a Live-in Home Carer and a good private carer is someone who truly cares about others and is not just earning a living.

This is a special job, and it needs special people to do it.

Finding out what a typical Live-In Home Carer role is like can't easily be written down, as every one of our clients are cared for as an individual and therefore there is no 'average' day.

However, what we can tell you is that if you become a Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd Live-in Home Carer, you will never have a more fulfilling role, knowing that because of the actions you take, a person gets to remain in their own home for as long as possible and retain as much independence as they can until the very end.

Working as a Live-in Home Carer

Working as a Live-in Home Carer can see you supporting your client with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it.

As a Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd Live-in Home Carer, you may be involved with:

• Companionship sharing conversation and spending time together
• Personal care assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support
• Helping with mobility some clients need assistance getting around the home
• Overseeing medication all according to the client's care plan
• Household chores help around the home, such as vacuuming or washing clothes
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Running errands assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• Other medical support extra training is provided for more complex support needs as well as first aid training

How do I get started?

Getting started in care is as easy as reading a Live-in Home Carer job description like this By discovering more about the role of a Live-in Home carer and the flexible lifestyle it provides, you get a great insight into the type of responsibilities you may just have as a Live-In Home Carer.

While most people naturally know if they have the passion for delivering the highest standards of care that being an amazing Live-In Home Carer requires, it's still a great idea to do plenty of research first and discover if the role of a Live-in Home Carer does sound like something you'd be suited to.

Live-in Home Carer responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Live-in Home Carer are varied. As a Live-in Home Carer, you'll provide personal care, help with household chores and support your client to get out and

about if they wish.

Above all else, you'll provide companionship and emotional support - even if that's just a chat over a cup of tea or watching their favourite TV show with them - all while living in the clients' home.

At Phillips1924 Homecare Services Ltd, we support vulnerable adults of all ages with many varying medical conditions across London, in particular the Barnet, Finchley and St John's Wood areas which we have a view to expand further across London and beyond.

Just as each of our clients and their situations are unique, so too are each of the Live-in Care placements and what you'll be required to do.

Some of our clients have complex care needs that require a high amount of support, whereas others may be living with age-related frailties that mean they want someone to help more with their housework and accessing the local community.

What do I need to be a Live-in Home Carer?
To work as a Live-in Home Carer the most important qualities are kindness and patience.

Whilst experience is always valued and previous caring experience is useful when taking on the role of a Live-in Home Carer, it is not essential.

We provide all the skills and knowledge you need and ongoing support every step of the way

The essential requirements for the role are:

• A compassionate nature and good communication skills
• The passion to really make a difference to someone's life
• The right to work in the UK
• Excellent levels of English, both spoken and written

How long do placements last?
Live-in Home Care placements are flexible and built around the need