We are Expanding our team !!! Are you a live in care giver feeling unsupported by your current employers.
Visiting Angels West Leicestershire are looking for live in carers in Hinckley, Burbage, and the surrounding areas.
Our Carers are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage and support them to be successful in delivering care.
We redefine the role of carers in society and by doing so deliver a new standard of person-centred care.
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable female Live-In Carer to support a friendly married couple living in the beautiful village of Burbage. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is dedicated to providing high-quality care and companionship in a warm and respectful home environment.
Travel to the placement is paid at 30p per mile, any travel during the placement is paid at 45p per mile.
Meal allowance is £45 per week
Care Times:
- Clients wake around 8:30/9:00am, clients wife currently has support from additional caregivers so support will be alongside those caregivers to ensure both clients are ready and set up for the day - assisted with personal care and breakfast
- Clients have a nap mid morning and then additional caregivers arrive at lunch time to support wife with personal care between 12.30pm-13:30pm,when they will stay for a two hour period so live in caregiver can take their daily 2 hour break.
- Caregivers will attend the property at 5pm to assist with wife and again at bedtime around 9pm.
- Live in caregiver can take their break during the extended lunch visit and will be free to leave the property at this time
- Working hours will be 10 per day on average
- Rota will be 2 weeks on, and 2 weeks off, however longer placements considered. Handover is on Mondays mid-day unless arranged otherwise
- Family would like to have a video call prior to placement, as they are all very close and wish for the live-in carer to feel part of the family
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with medication and mobility support, general well being
- Encouraging fluid intake as client has had cases of dehydration previously
- Supporting with meal preparation and maintain a clean, safe home environment
- Offer companionship and emotional support
- Escort to appointments or outings as needed
What We Offer:
- Private accommodation and meals included
- Wifi at the property.
- Management team are local to client so you have that hands on support.
- Regular breaks and time off
- Supportive working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
- DOUBLE pay bank holiday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £900.00 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Qualifications
- Previous experience in care (preferred but not essential – training can be provided)
- Kind, patient, and empathetic nature
- Right to work in the UK
- Clear enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Non-smoker.
- Female Carer preferred by clients.
Additional Information
✅ £900 per week.
✅ Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
✅ PAID Training.
✅ Free DBS.
✅ Flexible Work Patterns.
✅ £150 refer a friend scheme.
✅ Free car valeting every six months and contribution to your annual vehicle service charge. Does your current employer offer that?
