Live in Care Assistant

About the Company

Southwell Care is a live-in organisation that offers the first line of service to individuals receiving care and support with respect and dignity as well as promoting their independence in a comfortable environment of their own home. We are sufficient and efficient and focus on person-centered care. Southwell care staff are very friendly, kind, and sociable, supporting the individual’s needs is paramount to the organisation, their wellbeing rehabilitation and independence can be greatly improved.

Why should I apply for this Live in Care Assistant job?

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to?TOTUM Student Card?- usually exclusive to university students!
• Rewards Gateway: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers?including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced MOTs and servicing, and car leasing

And a lot more…

• Good rate of pay,
• Flexible working patterns,
• Opportunities to gain qualifications to progress your career.
• Southwell care provides excellent training to support our care team who work continuously well and are rewarded for the invaluable work they do.
• We will also pay for your DBS upfront and can set up a payment plan.

What does this Live in Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: Live in position 2 weeks on 2 weeks off

Southwell care provides person-centred care 24/7 on a daily basis.

Some of the duties are not limited to but may include

• Personal care and continence care
• Shopping
• Catheter/Stoma care
• Peg-feeding
• Assisting with walking and transfers
• Use of equipment such as hoists
• Preparing meals
• Safety and falling prevention
• Medication
• Days out
• Assisting with feeding
• Companionship
• Promoting independence

Am I the right person for this Live in Care Assistant job?

• All our care assistants are empathetic and compassionate by nature and have a passion to care for people.
• Ability to listen to individuals’ concerns allowing empowerment and independence.
• Experience is preferred however full training can be provided.

Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.

HCPA is not a registered sponsor for international workers seeking employment through the skilled or temporary worker route. Please refer to the UK Immigration Points-based routes and the information below to check your eligibility to work in the UK