Live In Care Assistant Urgently needed

We are looking for people with kind compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in the Tyne Valley area as a Live In Care Professional.

As a Live-In Care Professional you will live in a clients home and provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home.

Some of the main duties will include:

• Personal care - continence support washing and dressing
• Medication
• Meal preparation
• Home help - cleaning and ensuring general up keep of house
• Companionship - supporting with overall wellbeing

Care pros will have their own bedroom within the clients property.

The ideal schedule / working pattern will be two weeks on and two weeks off.

Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

• Experience of working in Care
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect 
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations 
• Ability to listen communicate clearly and build relationships with clients and their families in a friendly and pleasant manner 
• Willingness to work and communicate professionally with Home Instead office teams and other social and health care professionals  
• Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Commitment to non-discriminatory care practice 
• Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions 
• Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable 
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and make common sense decisions at short notice 
• Good hygiene practice including personal hygiene and a smart appearance 
• This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the relevant body 
• Class 1 business insurance (if using own car for business purposes) 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Being a driver is not essential but would be beneficial

All training and support is provided. Some experience of care would be a benefit.

Experience of working with those with dementia would be an advantage.

Care Professional Benefits:

• Competative Salery 
• Mileage contribution
• Workplace pension scheme- provided by nest
• PPE- provided
• Employee referral bonus programme You can receive up to 200 when you introduce a friend or family member
• Training -  award winning training and ongoing support with genuine career development opportunities- including a care certificate
• Exclusive discounts scheme  at supermarkets utility providers and more
• Mobile phone app- for managing your visits

Additional Information :

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career we would love to hear from you!  Click apply today or call us at to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time