Live in Companion/Carer

Home Instead Southampton is An OUTSTANDING care company that is family run,  Who have a passion for making a difference and ensuring we provide high quality services to our clients, whilst also caring for our employees. We're looking for caring people to provide quality Live In care. You could be the next person who can really make a difference.

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.

Your role will include:

• 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
• Between £110 - £120 a day plus holiday pay

• Managing medical conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s

• Moving and handling

• Cooking, cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of the house

We can provide full training and on-going support.  

• 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

• You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. (E.g a British passport, settled or pre-settled status as part of the EU settlement scheme, or a current visa that allows you to work in the UK with no restrictions). If you apply to work with us and you do not have one of these documents, we regret that we will be unable to process your application.

• 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

As a Live-In Carer, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01489 559007

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead Senior Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.