Live In Carer - London

Company Description

Join Home Instead Westminster: Make a Real Difference in Someone's Life!

Are you passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that changes the face of ageing in central London? At Home Instead Westminster, we’re on a mission to provide exceptional care and companionship, empowering our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Professionals to join our team and deliver outstanding, relationship-based care.

Job Description

As a Live-In Carer with Home Instead, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. You will provide personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting their well-being, dignity, and quality of life. This role is ideal for compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring that clients maintain their personal hygiene and dignity
• Medication Management: Administer prescribed medications and support clients in following their medication schedules
• Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in conversation and activities that enrich their daily lives
• Meal Preparation: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that cater to the client’s dietary requirements and preferences
• Household Tasks: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment
• Mobility Support: Aid clients with mobility, including the use of mobility aids and assistance with transfers from bed to chair
• Care Planning: Work closely with healthcare professionals, care managers, and family members to develop and implement personalized care plans
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and monitor the client’s health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the care manager or relevant healthcare professional
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies, providing first aid and contacting the appropriate emergency services if necessary

Qualifications

• Previous care experience essential
• Kind and compassionate nature 
• Flexible approach 
• No need to drive. All our clients are based in Central London
• Smart phone required to use our bespoke app to log daily activities and clock in to work

Additional Information

As a Live In Carer, you will be provided with 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 you're 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 02037012862

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.