Overview
As a live-in Care Professional, you will provide 24/7 support to a client, focusing on companionship, domestic help, and personal care. You work within a team that values trust, safety, and tailored support based on individual needs. The role involves enabling independence while safeguarding the client’s wellbeing, with meaningful interactions and practical assistance. This position offers the chance to make a tangible difference in people’s daily lives and to grow within a reputable senior care provider.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and engaging conversations
- Facilitate activities such as hobbies and crafts and accompany clients to appointments and social events
- Perform light housekeeping and home organisation, meal planning and food safety
- Cook healthy meals, including Italian dishes, from raw ingredients
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care; support morning and evening routines
- Support clients with dementia/Alzheimer’s understanding and empathetic communication
- Ensure clear communication with clients and families, respecting diverse backgrounds
Key requirements
- Ability to listen and communicate clearly; build trusting relationships with clients and families
- Respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs, with non-discriminatory care practice
- Excellent timekeeping, organisation, and reliability
- Good personal hygiene and professional appearance
- Willingness to undergo Enhanced Disclosure (DBS)
- Class 1 business insurance for own car use or reliable transport
- Resident in UK with all Right to Work documents
- Care experience preferred
- No formal qualification required
- Strong communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Reliability and punctuality
- Respect for diversity
- Patient and collaborative attitude
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