Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Live-in Carer

Salary: £24,500 per year and free accommodation (private bedroom, en-suite bathroom and full use of communal areas of the house and garden) including all utility bills and council tax

Annual leave: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays / bank holidays in lieu

Employment type: Private employment with all necessary pension and NI arrangements. This is a permanent position but with an initial probation period to ensure the arrangement is working for both parties.

Location: Prime location in Teddington, 5 mins walk to the High Street and River Thames

Reports to: Employer and her family

Responsible for: Care duties relating to a very pleasant 80 year old lady with some mobility and short-term memory difficulties. Care needs may increase over time.

Job Purpose: We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic carer willing to interact with a very pleasant and intelligent lady. This is a live-in carer role to assist the daily needs of an 80 year old with some mobility and short-term memory difficulties. Very close family members live nearby and will support the post-holder in their role in a pro-active way.

Key Responsibilities:

· To assist in meal provision

· To keep the house clean, tidy and hygienic

· To accompany daily 20 minute walks in the local area

· To place a commode by the bedside at night and empty the commode in the morning

· To support personal care needs, which currently involves infrequent assistance

· Daily 20 minute supervision of physiotherapy exercises

· Occasional transport to appointments such as hairdresser

· To engage periodically in activities such as board games / jigsaws

· There will be substantial daily periods of time when the carer will be free of responsibilities

Further information on key responsibilities available following interest shown in this job description.

Person Specification:

Essential Requirements

• Some experience in the care / health care field
• DBS check (employer can facilitate this)
• Willingness to undertake any necessary mandatory training as required
• Full clean valid UK driving licence
• At least 2 references from recent employment
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality regarding all information
• Willingness to be open to feedback
• Health and Safety awareness
• Existing right to work in the UK

Desirable Requirements

• Up to date training in first aid
• Experience of working with or caring for the elderly
• Good communication skills and an interest in discussing a range of subjects
• Knowledge relating to difficulties with impaired mobility and short-term memory.

This job description will be subject to regular review with the employee and necessary adjustments may be made.

SUMMARY: This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the role, always in collaboration with the post holder.

APPLICATIONS: Applications are welcomed by submission of CV and a brief covering letter stating the main reasons for interest in this post.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 16th February 2025 (post may close earlier if sufficient applications received)

Interviews/compatibility meeting will take place in early March 2025

START DATE: From early April 2025 

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Live-in

Pay: £24,500.00 per year (including 20 days annaul leave plu bank holidays / bank holidays  in lieu) plus free accomodation including all utility bills.

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