Live-in Care Assistant

1-2-1 Live In Care are currently looking for Live In Carers to join our team. We are an independent company; focusing on Live in Care. We have over 10 years’ experience in Live In Care and is something that every member of our team is passionate about. We are looking for Live In Carers that are looking to work in the Southwest of England.

The role:

When working as a Live In Carer for 1-2-1 Live In Care you will be helping an individual stay within their own home. There will be a Care Plan in place, that is often reviewed, giving you a guide of the support that the individual will need from you. They could need support in the following areas:

• Personal care needs, including assistance with toileting needs
• Meal preparation
• Companionship
• Medication (training will be provided)
• Assistance with appointments and going out
• Ensuring the housework is done
• Showing empathy and understanding

What we offer:

• Weekly rates from £700- £900 based on the needs of the client
• Food provided or food allowance of £56 a week
• Flexible breaks while in the placement
• Double time on Bank Holidays
• Free training and induction (including ongoing training)
• Free Care Certificate & Additional Care Qualifications
• 24/7 on call support (covered by management)
• Paid travel and mileage*
• Flexible working pattern from 1-12 weeks- you let us know what you would like to work
• 28 days of holiday pay (pro-rata)
• Pension
• Ongoing rotation and 3 monthly rotas
• Free Blue Light Card**
• Subsidized DBS***
• On-going annual bonus scheme

*Travel is paid between placements

** After 6-month probation period

*** DBS is to be paid upfront and then 1-2-1 Live In Care will reimburse you after completion of 6 month probation.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced care assistants, you could have gained your experience in any care settings from Care Homes, hospitals or in the community for at least a year.
• For you to have good communication skills, this is an important part of the role as you will be lone working in your placements. You will also be required to keep up to date records.
• For you to be reliable, you will be working with vulnerable adults that will depend on you.
• You will need the Right to Work in the UK. We will need to see proof of this, in the form of a British passport, a settled or pre settlement status under the EU Settlement Scheme or a Visa giving you the right to work in the UK without any restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship at this time.
• Be willing to travel to placements across the Southwest of England.
• Having a driving licence is not a requirement but could be an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Salary: £700.00-£900.00 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE will be supplied and information of any ongoing and changing rules.

Experience:

• care: 1 year (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: LIC04