Live In Care Professional

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live In Care Professional to join our team in Shoreham Kent. As a Live In Care Professional you will provide essential support and companionship to a elderly client requiring general support within their home. You will be required to enhance their quality of life and help them maintain their independence.

• Live in the clients home providing round-the-clock care and support
• Offer companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with clients
• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing dressing and grooming
• Plan prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary requirements
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment
• Provide medication reminders and assist with medication management
• Accompany clients to appointments social events and outings
• Support clients with mobility and transfers as needed
• Monitor clients physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes or concerns
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities and clients condition
• Collaborate with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Organise and participate in stimulating activities tailored to the clients interests and abilities
• Assist with pet care when required
• Manage household tasks such as laundry shopping and running errands

Salary

• 125.00-135.00 daily rate
• Additional 8.00 per day food allowance  
• Flexible rotas which can be negotiated 
• Full milage paid when using car for client purposes 

Qualifications :

• Genuine passion for caring for others with a friendly and empathetic demeanour
• Previous experience in caring or a related field (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• Proficiency in cooking skills
• Proficiency in personal care techniques and light housekeeping
• Physical capability to assist with mobility and transfers
• Understanding of medication management and administration
• Knowledge of dementia and Alzheimers care (preferred)
• Ability to maintain a professional and supportive attitude in challenging situations
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and schedules
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Basic computer literacy for documentation purposes
• Willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (repaid after 3 months service)
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional Information :

As a Live In Care Professional you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition we offer comprehensive training and support.

If youre looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients needs we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time