Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Live-In Care Professional to support a lovely female long-standing client in the beautiful village of Creigiau near Cardiff. As a Live-In Care Professional, you will live in a client's home during your placement and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.
Although you do not need any particular qualifications to become a Care Professional, experience of working as a Live-in Care Assistant is essential, as is working with individuals living with Dementia. You will have a passion for supporting others and be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and be comfortable in spending time in the company of others. Being able to drive is essential as the location is rural and cannot be accessed on public transport. The Live-in Care Assistant would also need to be able to drive our client to local appointments and shops.
Additional Information
As a Live-In Care Professional, you will be provided with food for 3 meals a day or an equivalent food allowance, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support. On this specific placement the Live-in Care Professional sleeps in the annexe, which comprises a bedroom, a small living area, and an en-suite shower room. A £25 travel allowance is also paid for each weeks' completed placement.
You will be required to undertake training, the content of which will be dependent on training already completed. Work is currently scheduled on a 1 week ON/1 week OFF basis with handover 11:30/12:00 on Tuesdays. You can expect to provide active support for 10 hours a day, between the hours of 09:00 & 21:30 with a 2 hour break between 14:00 & 16:00 daily.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure
"*Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."
Qualifications
- Driver with own car (with business insurance) essential.
- Excellent level of spoken and written English
- Ability to be flexible on placement length
Additional Information
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure
This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
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Live In Care Professional in Cardiff employer: Home Instead
Home Instead East Nottingham is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its clients and employees. With a strong focus on community impact, our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a compassionate environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve.
