Our exceptional team of Bright Carers deliver award-winning,in-home care and companionship. Becoming aLive-in Care Assistantwith us can give you arewarding and fulfilling careerin care bringing joy and purpose into people’s later years.
As a salariedLive-in Carerand companion, you will live side by side with your client in their home to provide care and companionship. As well as everyday tasks, you will have time to build anurturing relationship, doing things like reading the papers, crafting, or drinking tea in the garden with your client.
As a Bright Care live-in companion, you will work in a small team to look after your client. We offer live-in care work and dementia live-in carer jobs. Supporting your client includes:
- Assisting withpersonal care, such as getting up, washing, dressing, and going to the toilet.
- Helping withlight housekeeping, such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
- Going onoutings(food shopping, social events, appointments).
- Providingongoing companionship.
- Assisting with medications or picking up prescriptions.
If you would like to know more,read Andrea’s story about her experience as a live-in Carer.
Responsibilities
As a Bright Care carer, you will provide care and companionshipfor our elderly clients in the comfort of their own home. Some of your duties will involve:
Providingfriendly companionship.
Assisting clients with personal care.
Helping withlight housekeeping.
Assisting withoutings.
Supporting clients with taking medication.
Assisting clients with walking, mobility, and light exercise.
Planning andpreparing meals.
Writing updates in thecommunicationbook after each visit.
Monitoring and paying attention to theoverall welfareof clients and reporting any changes or concerns to the office.
Forming positive relationshipswith family members and friends who also have an input into the daily life of your clients.
During sleepover packages, you will be required to assist clients throughout the night.
What we look for in our care workers
- People who bring out the best in others.
- Empathy and patience.
- Commitment and reliability.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
- To pass the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- A driving licence and car are essential.
Our Branch Managers Natalie and Laura share what they look for when recruiting Care Assistants.
Being part of the team involves other benefits too:
A contract with aguaranteed working pattern agreed in advance with your Care Manager.
Good work-life balance. You can choose not to do extra shifts on your weeks off.
All mileage paid, as well as covered public transport cost.
A contribution of up to £100 towards travel between Scotland and England if required.
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