Job Description

We Do Care (WDC) are seeking 1 or 2 Live in carers to work for a client on a 1 week on 1 week off shift pattern

As a live in carer you will be providing both care and companionship. Following a person centred care plan, you will tailor your support to meet the Service Users needs, assisting with daily activities, personal care, medication administration and support in managing conditions such as Dementia, diabetes and mental health.

About You:

Ideally you will have professional experience as a care/support worker, or as a care assistant in a residential or domiciliary ( door to door) setting. You may already have worked in live-in care, or have had experience supporting a family member or friend.

Be female, and speak fluent and clear English.

If your passionate about providing tailored support and companionship and you want to help enable Service Users to live in their own homes, we would love to hear from you.

To join our team you must already have the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests.

Safeguarding

WDC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and WDC expects all our employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK; Satisfactory references, including your last employer; An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

Next Steps:

It would be great to receive your application, if you meet the following criteria.

Willing to providing personal care Confident and comfortable working in our client's own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes their families. Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting our client's needs (religious, cultural, social, dietary are just examples) Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team Can develop productive and professional relationships with others Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate Able to think creatively and to use initiative Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed) - This is desirable but not essential.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.

About Us:

We DoCare (London) WDC

When a person's life has been changed by Illness or injury, we address the practicalities. We assess individual needs and are able to provide a comprehensive Case Management designed to maximise independence. We are CQC registered and compliant with their standards.

We work closely with our Clients, to ensure that ' care is not just in the job title but is actually delivered to every single client.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: Up to 1,000.00 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

care: 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025