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Join Our Compassionate Team as a Female Live-In Care Assistant

As a first-class home care provider based in Sherborne, our Client requires Live in Carers to join them providing care throughout the South West.
 
As a Live-In Carer, you will change someone's life for the better. They will match you with a customer to live in their home, where you will provide all aspects of personal and domestic care, build key relationships and provide companionship. This role is both fulfilling and challenging, as you'll live in the customer's home and work independently, with scheduled breaks during periods when your services are not needed. Some experience of live in care is essential.
 
Our client wants a team who genuinely cares for their customers as if they were their own family. If you are passionate about providing the very best care, this could be the role for you.  
  
Why This Role is Perfect for You:

Purposeful Work: Provide vital, personalised care that significantly improves the lives of those you assist.
Supportive Team: Become part of a team that truly values and supports you, offering numerous opportunities for growth and professional development.
Thorough Training: Benefit from extensive training to ensure you deliver the highest quality of care and support.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Deliver safe, reliable, and compassionate care tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each customer.
Respect and uphold each customer's choices, promoting their dignity at all times.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, their families, and other health and social care professionals.
Adhere to house rules and respect the customer's privacy. Your Daily Contributions:

Provide personal care, including showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
Manage medications effectively, including ordering and returning prescriptions.
Assist with meal planning, preparation, and serving to ensure proper nutrition.
Use aids and personal equipment safely, respecting the dignity of customers.
Perform tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and general tidying.
Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities to enrich their lives.
Support customers through temporary and terminal illness, including end-of-life care and hospital appointments. Recording and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in customers' conditions, and any concerns.
Promptly report emergencies, accidents, incidents, and safeguarding issues.
Ensure all customer information is kept secure and confidential.  Work Well with the Team:

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidance at all times.
Participate in staff and customer meetings.
Attend training sessions, supervision, and appraisal meetings.  Our Ideal Candidate:

Kind, caring, and compassionate.
Excellent communicator and organizer.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Committed to providing respectful, non-discriminatory care. Apply Today!

Details at a Glance:

Competitive Salary: £650 per week inclusive of holiday pay (rates differ during probation period) + £40 food allowance per week
Role Types: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Providing care in customers' homes throughout the South west.
Generous Holiday: 28 days annual leave
 
Please note that applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship.
  
Occupational Requirement: Our client is committed to providing personalised care that respects the preferences and comfort of those they serve. This position is specifically advertised for female care assistants. This requirement ensures sensitive and dignified care and complies with the relevant exemptions under the Equality Act 2010

Job Details

Job Ref:	222037512
Location:	Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Salary:	650.00 - 650.00/Week
Employment type:	Full Time
Working Term:	Permanent
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