Overview
In this live-in role you support seniors 24/7 with companionship, daily living tasks, and personal care to enhance quality of life. You work closely with clients, families, and the broader team to deliver personalised care that respects individual needs and preferences. The role combines social engagement, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and health-supportive routines in clients’ homes. You join a reputable organisation that prioritises safeguarding and compassionate, non-discriminatory care.
Pay / Benefits
- Free Blue Light Card – National Discount card for hundreds of retailers
- Referral Bonus Scheme
- Health Assured (24/7) Helpline support
- Mileage allowance
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Level 2 NVQ Level 3 NVQ
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and stimulating activities, including hobbies and social engagement
- Accompany clients to appointments and social events
- Perform light housekeeping and home management tasks
- Organise spaces, monitor food expiry, and assist with shopping
- Prepare healthy meals with good food safety practices (Italian cuisine mentioned)
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care
- Support morning/evening routines and consider dementia/Alzheimer’s perspectives
- Maintain excellent timekeeping, reliability, hygiene, and professional appearance
- Undergo Enhanced Disclosure and ensure appropriate transport arrangements
Key requirements
- Ability to listen and communicate clearly, build relationships with clients and families
- Respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs, non-discriminatory care
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- Good personal hygiene and professional appearance
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Right to work in UK (sponsor not available)
- Resident in UK
- Own car use requires Class 1 business insurance or reliable transport
- Care experience preferred
- Clear communication
- Empathy and warmth
- Reliability and punctuality
- Knowledge of food safety
- Ability to cook healthy meals (Italian cuisine)
- Household management and basic cleanliness
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