Job Description

Female Live-in Care Assistant

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District provide live-in care and support packages to clients in Worthing, Findon, Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick, Portslade, Steyning, Bramber, Small Dole, Henfield

Our Live-in Care Assistants enable adults requiring care or support to remain independent and live in their own homes for as long as possible. If you have a caring nature and a desire to help those in your community, read on to find out more about a rewarding job as a Live-in Care Assistant.

What we are looking for as a Live-in Care Assistant:

Happy to do ad hoc Live-In

4 - 6 Weeks on

Previous experience of live-in required

Good verbal and written communication skills

Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills

Must be able to commit to attend a 4-day in-person training course at our office in Shoreham-by-Sea

Good IT/ mobile phone literacy skills due to digital care plans and log ins

What we offer our Live-in Care Assistants:

Premium Day rates 122.10 - 146.55

A 24 hour on call support service - we are only a phone call away should you need any help - no question is too big or too small

Job security - with over 70 offices in our network, should your care package come to an end, there is the opportunity to move into other care packages across the UK

Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role

Issued with full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work

Career progression opportunities and room to grow

An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do

A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction

The opportunity to be part of a 'family feel', supportive team of Care Assistants

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times Liaise closely with our Senior Care Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or challenges regarding Clients Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies involved with the Clients care for example District Nurses and contribute to the effectiveness of the Right at Home team To work in accordance with the pattern of work with your Live-in CareGiver colleagues to ensure continuous cover To maintain timely records such as communication sheets and MAR charts in a clear, legible and professional manner To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice Person Specification Must be comfortable with Animals (Dogs/Cats) Must be comfortable if the Clients smoke in their own home
By becoming a Live-in Care Assistant, you are not only supporting people to live a happier and fulfilled life, you will also become an integral part of ensuring their families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in the best hands.

Interested?

Apply now or call our friendly team to find out more information on 01273 286172.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 122.10-146.55 per day

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Homecare Live-in
Shift:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

What is your Current UK postcode? How many years of experience do you have as a Live-in Care Assistant? We do not have licence to issue CoS. If you require CoS to work in the UK, please do not apply. Please confirm you do not require a CoS to work in the UK.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person