Live-In Carer

Auriens

About The Position

Draycott Nursing & Care is seeking experienced Live-In Carers to provide care and support to clients across London and surrounding areas. Carers live with their client for the duration of their rota. Depending on the client’s needs, shifts may be 10–12 hours per day, with breaks; cover will be arranged if the client cannot be left alone during a break. Pay is £138.60 per weekday and £148.10 per weekend day, plus a food allowance. The role may involve personal care, catheter or stoma care, meal planning and preparation, assistance with feeding, medication support, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, companionship, and emotional support. Carers build relationships with clients, work with Draycott’s Head Office support team, keep factual written records using the care management app, attend to clients’ emotional and spiritual needs, and follow the company’s Health and Safety policy.

Requirements

Experience as a Live-In Carer.
Willingness and ability to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, or proof of being on the DBS Update Service.
Eligibility to work in the UK without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide discreet and sensitive personal care, including catheter or stoma care as needed.
Plan and prepare meals and potentially assist clients with feeding.
Administer and manage medication.
Carry out light housekeeping.
Assist clients with mobility.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Communicate effectively with clients and build strong, lasting relationships.
Work closely with the Draycott Head Office support team to provide the best service for clients.
Maintain accurate, factual written accounts of time spent with clients using the care management app.
Be aware of clients’ emotional and spiritual needs.
Observe and follow Draycott Nursing’s Health and Safety policy.