Live in carer worker

Employer:Beacon Hill Healthcare

Position:Live in carer worker

Salary: £13 – £16 an hour

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Work location: London

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide exceptional support and assistance to individuals in a home care setting. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients through attentive, respectful, and personalised care. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while caring for them in their home.

We are looking for carers to do the following roles:

• Live in care – 3/4 days in a row each week. Live in care will always entail 11 hour days with breaks.
• Back up carers – to fill in when main carers are sick etc
• Double up carers – work along side main live in carers – 8 hours per day

Duties

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Support with medication administration following prescribed protocols.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding for residents or clients as needed.
• Manage behaviour and implement care plans for individuals with whom need care due to being elderly or physically disabled.
• Support with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Accompany clients to appointments, outings, or errands safely and responsibly.
• Monitor health status and report any concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to promote mental well-being.
• Assist with specialised care such as hospice or palliative support when required.

Experience

• Previous experience in assisted living, nursing home, or home care environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of patient care techniques such as palliative care and hospice care.
• Certification in first aid.
• Experience with medication administration and behaviour management is preferred.
• Familiarity with heavy lifting procedures and safe handling techniques.
• Know how to handle hoist including a full body hoist or willing to take training.
• Know how to use a Cough assist machine or willing to take training.
• Know how to use NIV machine or willing to take training.
• Valid driving licence is beneficial for roles involving transportation of clients. Not essential.

This position requires a caring attitude, organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants should be committed to providing respectful, high-quality care tailored to individual needs while maintaining safety standards at all times.

Only serious applicants whom have a passion for caring for the elderly and physically disabled should apply for this role.

This role shouldn‘t be considered as a pass time position or for ‘money earning’ purposes alone.

We are seeking ONLY compassionate carers looking for progress in this field of work and make a difference to the clients’ lives.

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HEREand apply now!!