Live-in Carer

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With award winning training and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust which enables us to provide personalised support. 

Job Description

We're looking for two compassionate and experienced Live-in Care Professionals to join our team in Bristol, supporting a young man with Cerebral Palsy in the BS6 area.  This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping our client live comfortably and safely in their own home.  This is a live-out care role working Monday to Friday.  You will live in the Bristol area and be able to travel to the client daily.

A car driver with your own car is essential.  We do not offer sponsorship.

As a Live In Care Professional, you'll become a trusted presence in the household, providing tailored support and companionship that enhances quality of life.  Your responsibilities will include personal care, emotional support, and assisting with daily routines - all delivered with kindness, respect and professionalism.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the care sector
• Experience with Cerebral Palsy is desirable
• Comfortable providing personal care and companionship, someone who enjoys getting out and about in the community with our client
• Strong written and spoken English
• A car driver is essential, you will be required to drive the client’s mobility vehicle
• Someone who is reliable, respectful, and enjoys building warm, professional relationships

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and are ready to take on a role that's as fulfilling as it is vital, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Driver with own car essential, lives in Bristol and can travel daily to client’s home
• Excellent organisational ability and time management skills
• The ability to liaise with other professionals involved in the clients' care
• An innate sense of warmth and friendliness, facilitating positive client relationships
• Good communication skills
• The right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship

Additional Information

What we offer our live in carers:

• Competitive pay rate of £1,001 per week
• Food provided by the client
• Two-hour daily break
• 45 pence per mile fuel expenses, when taking the client on any outing
• Paid annual leave
• Rewards scheme
• Blue Light Card annual fee paid
• PPE provided
• Full training provided
• Ongoing support from the office, with regular contact and face to face visits from our Live in Care Managers
• Employee assistance program.
• Stability of a permanent package and working pattern
• Working for a team that feels like family

If you're looking for work which enables you to really make a difference and is extremely rewarding and you have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0117 435 0063.

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.