Job Description

Title:

Live-In Carer (24/7 Care)

Location:

Old Windsor - SL4

Job Type:

Live in care

Hours:

2-3 weeks per month - variable and can be discussed at interview stage

Salary:

1150 per working week

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and reliable Live-In Carer to provide round-the-clock care and support to a wheelchair-user with a complex disability following a spinal cord injury.



You will play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of daily living, including personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, domestic duties, and ensuring medication is administered safely and on time. Full training will be provided.



The individual is a friendly lady who enjoys socialising, gardening, visiting the theatre and being active.

Key Responsibilities:

Personal & Medical Care

Full personal care



Medication administration



Use of hoist and sling for all transfers (Full training will be provided)



Night care including being on call for all needs

Nutrition & Hydration

Preparing & support with meals according to dietary needs



Ensuring adequate fluid intake and managing any feeding-related risks

Household Tasks

General domestic duties around the home



Food shopping



Managing household supplies and liaising with other support professionals as needed





Perform any duties that are of a reasonable request

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience with complex care patients



Trained or confident in using a hoist and sling for safe manual handling



First Aid & Manual Handling training (or willingness to undergo training)



Good communication skills and a calm, reassuring manner



An understanding of the emotional and physical impact of long-term disability



Respectful of the client & their home environment





Additional Requirements:



Right to work in the UK



Clean driving licence (essential)

Special Conditions:

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.

Disclaimer:

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.