Live in - St Albans

Are you looking for a Live in carer assistant position? Why not join our award-winning care company with an outstanding CQC rating.

As well as being committed to providing the very best care for our service users, we make sure our staff have access to specialist training pathways, career development opportunities and well-being support. We promote and support career progression, and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and qualifications in order to develop yourself both professionally, and personally.

It is important that you have at least 6 months of professional care experience; as a care assistant, live in carer or support worker we are looking for a caring, understanding, calm & compassionate person who will have the ability to become a friend and companion to the service user

The package will be supporting a lady based in St Albans who has cerebral palsy, helping with preparing specific foods, outings and supporting when meeting new people  

The role of a live-in care assistant is a varied one. Duties include:

- Providing companionship within the service users' own homes.

- Supporting and assisting with personal care.

- Preparing meals and associated domestic tasks.

- Prompting and administering medication

- Supporting your service user with their hobbies and social interests.

- Accompanying your service user to appointments, social events and recreational outings.

Why Abbots Care is the right place for you:

- per week salary

- Food allowance

- 24/7 support from our on-call team

- A dedicated coordinator who knows you and your client

- A week of paid online training when you start

- Wellbeing app for our carers to discuss any worries or issues with our trained mental health team

- On-going training, opportunities and progression including level 2 & 3 diplomas

- £400 for referring a friend

- You will be a part of the Abbots Care family

At Abbots Care, we pride ourselves on changing people’s lives for the better, and if you feel you could make a real positive impact on the life of a vulnerable person, then Abbots Care is the place for you

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK and have recent care experience.