Live-in Care Assistant
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live-in CareGiver. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and would like to work for a company who truly values their staff, then apply now!
Weekly rate we pay £885 pw/enhanced rates for public holidays
We are Right at Home Medway, an award-winning homecare company based in the heart of the Medway Towns. We always seek to promote from within, have an excellent rate of staff retention, and are locally known to be a fun employer!
Before you apply you must already have:
- previous live-in care experience preferred (but not essential)
- previous care experience is essential (to avoid disappointment, only apply if you have any form of care experience
- full legal right to work in the UK - we do not have licence to issue CoS
- a mature character
- able to live with your clients for a period of time
- culinary skills (as you will be expected to cook a variety of meals)
- Updated DBS
The role (typical daily tasks):
- assist our Clients with their wake up and bed time routines
- meal preparation
- companionship (hobbies, trips out, shopping etc)
- medication administration/assistance
- assisting clients living with Dementia
- personal care (minimal assistance is all that is sometimes required)
- meal preparation
- basic housekeeping
- And much more..
Hours of availability: each of your placements will be dependent on your Client's needs. For example, some of our Live-in CareGivers choose to work on week on and one week off, others work two or three weeks on, then take a week off.
Location: Medway Towns and surrounding areas (however, if your placement with us comes to an end, we can redeploy you to another Right at Home office outside of the Medway Towns. We aim to keep you working as many hours as you choose.
Those with previous care experience are welcome to apply. Due to the nature of this role, it is unsuitable for those without any previous care experience.
We offer each member of our team:
- Excellent rates of pay (among the highest in Medway)
- Benefit from 24x7 primary and secondary on-call support (never feel alone)
- comprehensive in-house training (earn whilst you learn)
- If a package of care must come to an end, we can relocate you to another open package within our network of Right at Home branches in the UK
- Fully funded NVQ 2, 3, 4 & 5 (with time allowances to study)
- Blue Light discount card (great saving in shops, restaurants and many other venues)
- Social events and regular awards for high performers (GEM award)
Many have said that we are the best homecare employer in Medway because we:
- won 'Employer of the Year 2022 (50+ Employees)' award
- are ranked number 1 in Medway on 'homecare.co.uk'
- are rated by our regulator (Care Quality Commission) as GOOD (with OUTSTANDING for our 'Responsiveness')
- have an excellent employee track record with a score of '5 out of 5' in 100% of our many staff reviews on Indeed
- are genuinely a fun employer - see our social media pages
To find out more about working with a local, family run, home care company that offers competitive pay and ongoing development. Apply online today!
For more information call our friendly team on 01634 979000 between 9am - 5pm weekdays (10am - 2pm Saturdays). Out of hours and bank holidays, please head to our 24hr chat facility on our website.
- Department
- The Care Team
- Role
- Care Assistant
- Locations
- Right at Home Medway
Right at Home Medway
Perks & Benefits
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Competitive pay structure - based on hourly rate and mileage pay for consecutive care calls
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Ongoing training – including optional NVQ’s
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Meet and greet - we introduce you to each client before you deliver care
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No uniforms – we offer a discreet service
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Genuine career prospects – we prefer to promote from within
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PPE – we provide more types of PPE than the Government guidelines to keep you safe
Our culture is work hard and play hard. Every day is a new chance to smile together
About Right at Home - Medway
Right at Home UK is one of the world’s most trusted care companies. Through its global network of over 500 locally owned and operated offices it helps thousands of people every day to continue living happily and independently in their own homes.
The personal choices of our clients are at the forefront of the care we provide, and our care is “outcome focussed” meaning that we support clients to achieve what they want – whether that be the ability to walk unaided to the bottom of the garden or go dancing and swimming.
Live-in Care Assistant
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live-in CareGiver. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and would like to work for a company who truly values their staff, then apply now!
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