Live-In Carer

Job Description

Live-In Care As a live-in carer you will rarely find two days will ever be the same, and that’s what makes every day interesting and rewarding! To be a live-in-carer you will combine being a carer and a good companion! As this is a very special role, we are looking for special people to do it. It is not easy to define what a ‘typical carer role is like’ is difficult to write down, why is this? as every one of our customers is cared for as an individual and therefore there is no ‘average’ person or day, that is what personal care and support is all about.

What we can tell you is that if you become a ‘Live-In carer’ You will possess the qualities that we are looking for you will never have a more fulfilling role, just to know that the actions that you take allows a person to remain safely in their own home, for as long as it remains safe for them to do so, and retain as much independence as they can for the remaining days of their lives.

If you think that you could make a difference and you’re interested in becoming a live-in-carer, or you are already working as a live-in-carer, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online today or give us a call on 01502 391411.

What will be expected of our live-in-carers?

Working as a carer you will be supporting our customer with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a live-in carer, you may be involved with:

• Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together for example:
• Assisted shopping/social activities
• Preparing and serving meals.
• Reading out loud for those who have limited sight
• Encouraging interaction, undertaking a jigsaw to help with dexterity. And so much more
• Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support
• Assisting with mobility – some customers need assistance getting around the home
• Overseeing medication – all according to the customer’s care plan • Household chores – help around the home, such as vacuuming or laundry
• Running errands – assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
• Other medical support – extra training is provided for more complex support needs as well as first aid training

Butterfly Days Ltd Home Support Benefits of becoming a Live-In-Carer include:

• Good pay rates
• Support to find the right clients for you
• Good carer contact
• Flexible work placements
• Lots of care work available
• Specific health focused roles
• Specialist training signposting
• Long term careers alongside our team

How do I get started?

Getting started in care really is as easy as reading a carer job description! Discovering more about the role of a live-in carer and the flexible lifestyle it provides, you get a great insight into the type of responsibilities you may just have as a live-in carer. Although most people know if they have the passion for delivering the highest standards of care that amazing carer requires, we naturally advise that it’s always good to do plenty of research first and discover if the role of a live-in carer. If you have any questions, we will be happy to take you through the steps you need to take to begin your journey.

To apply for any of the position of a Live-In Carer you need to meet the following criteria:

• Previous care experience is preferred but not essential
• Possess a caring and compassionate nature
• Be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Excellent communication, verbal and written English
• All applicants will be required to agree to paying for an Enhanced DBS.