Live-in Carer

Live-in Carer

Live-in carers wanted!
Walfinch is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working live-in carers who have a passion for looking after the elderly, with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to join it’s Oxfordshire branch, where they will be able to make a real difference to the lives of the people that require our care. We value all our staff. We also pride ourselves on listening so if you have any concerns, our management team take the time to listen and give you the support you need.
We collaborate with our clients and their family to ensure we are providing the highest quality of care!
Walfinch has over 600 care staff and clients nationwide, with in house trainers that provide excellent quality carer training. We have over 80% carer retention due to the fantastic support we offer.
Our carers need to be willing to travel across the UK, work for a minimum of two weeks at a time. No experience is necessary due to our excellent quality training which all Walfinch carers are required to attend.

Role Requirements:

• To provide quality live in care for people in their own homes
• Minimum 1-year experience is required (Choose experience or choose no experience below)
• No experience required as full training with be given
• Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes.
• You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them.
• Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure.
• A caring nature and passion to make a real difference to someone’s life
• Flexibility, reliability, hard work and honesty

What you can expect

Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen rota pattern (e.g 2, 4 or 6 weeks). You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, providing both care and companionship. Following a person-centred care plan you will tailor your support to
meet your clients’ needs, assisting with daily activities, personal care, or support in managing conditions such as dementia.

• You’ll be matched with a client based on your skills and your client’s needs, providing tailored support and companionship
• Following a client’s individual care plan, you will generally provide a daily average of 10 hours care provision to your client

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• Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all meals covered

We’re always on the lookout for:

• Professional care experience gained in any care setting, such as live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant in the NHS or similar. OR recent experience of providing personal care for an adult friend or family member including washing, bathing, and toileting
• A driver’s licence is an advantage but not a requirement. The client provides the car and the insurance, for you to be able to take your client for the occasional trip out or to go shopping
• You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

What Walfinch Can Offer You

• Bonus scheme
• Referral programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities,
• A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
• All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities,
• All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
• A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
• All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
• Job fulfilment with great career opportunities
• 24/7 Support from Walfinch Management
• Competitive weekly wage plus double pay on Bank Holidays
• Double pay on bank holiday
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive office team
• On-call support when you’re on shift
• Quarterly staff meetings
• Opportunity to undertake specialist training & develop your skills into a senior role
• After successful completion on probation option to enrol on Qualifications in Health & Safety Care (Level 2,3 & 5)

Role Responsibilities:

• Helping your client get washed and dressed in the morning
• Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes, and catheter bags
• Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client

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• Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client’s request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt
• Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client’s needs support
• Companionship care
• Building relationships with service users, their families, and friends
• Food preparation
• Assisting clients with washing and dressing
• Housekeeping/domestic duties
• Support with medication
• Taking clients for appointments or outings.
• Light household chores
• Shopping or ordering food deliveries
• Assist with medication
• Laundry
• Engage with service users’ pastimes and hobbies
• Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), Updating notes/recording tasks on our software app
• Some of your duties as part being a Walfinch carer will include being responsible for inducting in our new care team members along with settling in new Customers, reviews and care delivery.

Apply to receive a call from our dedicated recruitment consultant today!

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:
Live-in
Licence/Certification:

• Right to Work in the UK (required)