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Live In Carer
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Provides live-in care for an elderly client, including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and driving to appointments and outings, with a focus on maintaining the client's independence and social connections.
About this role
Live In Carer
Live-In Carer Needed – Truly Rewarding Role Supporting our Client in the Tendring Area of Essex
Do you have a kind heart and a passion for making each day brighter for those you support? Would you like a role where your warmth, kindness, and professional care can transform someone’s daily life?
We are looking for a Live-In Carer who can drive as this role requires supporting a client who wants to maintain their connections with the community as well as attend appointments, go on outings, and keeping their social world alive and meaningful. It would be preferable if you have experience in supporting those living with dementia.
What We Offer Our Live-In Carers:
- £130 per day | £910 per week
- £50 weekly food allowance
- Paid travel expenses to and from the placement
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 professional support and discounts
- A placement with the chance to form a genuine connection
- Full training and a supportive environment where your skills, empathy, and dedication are truly valued
As a home care company that is rated ‘Excellent’ by CQC, we are seeking a dedicated, understanding, and relationship-focused live-in carer to deliver first class care. We need a Live-In Carer who can drive and has a car to support our client to stay living well at home. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to build a meaningful bond, bring comfort and joy to someone’s days, and become a trusted companion.
Your support will help our client to continue living safely and happily at home. Duties include:
- Personal care delivered with dignity and respect
- Warm companionship and meaningful conversation
- Preparing tasty, nutritious meals
- Light housework to keep the home spic, span and comfortable
- Shopping, running errands and accompanying on trips out.
Who We Are Looking For Someone who is:
- Kind, reliable, and genuinely caring
- Committed to building a trusting, long-lasting relationship
- Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
- Experienced in elderly care. Experience in supporting individuals with Dementia preferable.
- A car driver with a car and a positive, supportive approach
- This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
If you’re a high-quality Live-In Carer who takes pride in giving exceptional support and you want a role that’s both financially rewarding and deeply fulfilling we would love to hear from you.
Make a real difference - restoring treasured independence, whilst offering comfort and companionship to help enrich the life of our client.
Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to offer this role to those who are not already authorised to work in the UK.
Home Instead are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
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