Live in Carer

2 weeks ago

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Walfinch Oxfordshire Full time

Live-in Carer Job Advertisement:
Walfinch is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working live in carers who have a passion for looking after the elderly, with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to join it’s Oxfordhire branch where they will be able to make a real difference to the lives of the people that require our care. We value all our staff. We also pride ourselves on listening so if you have any concerns, our management team take the time to listen and give you the support you need. We collaborate with our clients and their family to ensure we are providing the highest quality of care Walfinch has over 600 care staff and clients nationwide, with in house trainers that provide excellent quality carer training. We have over 80% carer retention due to the fantastic support we offer. Our carers need to be willing to travel across the UK, work for a minimum of two weeks at a time. No experience is necessary due to our excellent quality training which all Walfinch carers are required to attend.

**Role Requirements**:

- To provide quality live in care for people in their own homes
- Minimum 1-year experience is required
- No experience required as full training with 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**
- Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen rota pattern (e.g 2, 4 or

6 weeks). You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, providing both care and

companionship. Following a person-centred care plan you will tailor your support to

meet your clients’ 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 care provision to your client

Walfinch
- 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. The client provides the car

and the insurance, for you to be able to take your client for the occasional trip out or

to go shopping
- 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities,
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
- A dedicated local Care Manager who knows you and your client
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placements
- Job fulfilment with great career opportunities
- 24/7 Support from Walfinch Management
- Competitive weekly wage plus double pay on Bank Holidays
- Double pay on bank holiday
- Pension scheme
- Friendly and supportive office team
- On-call support when you’re on shift
- Quarterly staff meetings
- Opportunity to undertake specialist training and develop your skills into a senior role
- After successful completion on probation option to enroll on Qualifications in Health &
Safety Care (Level 2,3 and ; 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

Walfinch
- 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 of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and

movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client’s needs

support
- Companionship care
- Building relationships with service users, their families, and friends
- Food preparation
- Assisting clients with washing and dressing
- Housekeeping/domestic duties
- Support with medication
- Taking clients for appointments or outings.
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