Live-in Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Walfinch Newcastle East Full time

Live-in carers wanted


Walfinch is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working live-in carers who have a passion for looking after the elderly and a positive, 'can-do' attitude to join our Newcastle East branch.

They will be able to make a real difference in the lives of the people who require our care. We value all our staff.

We also pride ourselves on listening, so if you have any concerns, our management team will take the time to listen and give you the support you need.

We collaborate with our clients and their families to ensure we provide the highest quality of care

Walfinch has over 600 care staff and clients nationwide, and our in-house trainers provide excellent-quality carer training. Due to our fantastic support, we have over 80% carer retention.


Our carers need to be willing to travel across the UK and work for a minimum of two weeks at a time.

No experience is necessary due to our excellent quality training, which all Walfinch carers must attend.

Role Requirements:

  • To provide quality livein care for people in their own homes
  • No experience is required as full training will be given
  • Passion for making a difference to individuals in their own homes.
  • You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with those we support and those around them.
  • Ability to be patient and keep calm under pressure.
  • A caring nature and passion to make a real difference to someone's life
  • Flexibility, reliability, hard work and honesty

What you can expect:

  • Livein carers live with clients for their chosen rota pattern (e.g. 2, 4 or 6 weeks). You'll look after one person or a couple, providing both care and companionship. Following a personcentred care plan, you will tailor your support to meet your client's needs, assisting with daily activities, personal care, or support in managing conditions such as dementia.
  • 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 of care provision to your client.
  • Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all meals covered.

We're always on the lookout for:

  • 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.
  • A driver's licence is an advantage but not a requirement.
  • You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

What Walfinch Can Offer You?

  • Referral programme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
  • All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
  • Job fulfilment with excellent career opportunities
  • Ongoing support from Walfinch Management
  • Competitive weekly wage
  • Free Enhanced DBS check
  • Pension scheme
  • Friendly and supportive office team
  • Oncall support when you're on shift
  • Quarterly staff meetings
  • Opportunity to undertake specialist training & develop your skills in a senior role
  • After successful completion of probation, there is the option to enrol on Qualifications in Health & Safety Care (Levels 2,3 & 5)

Role Responsibilities:

  • Helping your client get washed and dressed in the morning
  • Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc., pads, commodes, and catheter bags
  • Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client
  • Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client's request, and a finance form must be completed with a receipt
  • Assist with mobility: Use a hoist, other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client needs support
  • Companionship care
  • Building relationships with clients, their families, and friends
  • Food preparation
  • Assisting clients with washing and dressing
  • Housekeeping/domestic duties
  • Support with medication
  • Taking clients for appointments or outings.
  • Light household chores
  • Shopping or ordering food deliveries
  • Assist with medication
  • Laundry
  • Engage with service users' pastimes and hobbies
  • Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), Updating notes/recording tasks on our software app

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Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract

Pay:
£750.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sick pay

Application question(s):

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