Live in carer

Manor Community | Live-In Carer 6-month Fixed Term Contract | Salary Pro- rata

Bristol

Manor Community is a family run business, and we value all our fantastic staff members and service users. It's important to us to have the right staff in place to look after our service users in the best way possible. We are lucky to have excellent staff loyalty with the average length of service being 4.4 years.

We believe in providing principled care which underpins our values and principles, providing quality care which supports human rights, equal access and empowerment, ensuring that people are always treated with dignity and respect. Providing individualised support which helps people participate, make decisions and life choices and be an active part of living in the community is at the heart of what we do.

The role:

• Experienced with a compassionate and caring ability, as a Live-In Carer you'll provide 24-hour support and companionship to our client in their own home. You'll be friendly and meets the clients' needs with the ability to maintain a great level of professionalism, ensuring all the requirements of the role are met to a high standard.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a live in - carer who values making a real difference to someone's quality of life whilst enjoying the stability of live-in accommodation.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing personal care, whilst maintaining the client's dignity, you'll assist with personal hygiene including bathing, washing, and dressing.
• Assisting with toileting and continence care with dignity and respect.
• Supporting with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Administering medication, safely as prescribed and maintain accurate records.
• Monitoring health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly to the necessary healthcare professionals.
• Preparing healthy nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences, eating and drinking as necessary.
• Involving the client with tasks where possible, helping to develop a bonding experience. Managing household tasks including light cleaning and laundry, ensuring all areas are clean, safe and tidy at all times and identifying potential hazards.
• Supporting with medical appointments and attending social activities with the client.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Keep accurate care records and daily logs.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow care plans.
• Liaise with family members, healthcare professionals, and other care providers.

Due to the number of applications, we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at Manor Community, please don't hesitate to apply.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working with us but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you'll bring:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in a care setting ideally, domiciliary or residential, in a client's home.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain professionalism.
• Patience, empathy, and genuine care for others with the ability to build a trusted client/ carer relationship.
• Ability to work independently with the ability to use initiative and maintain high care standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within a personal environment.
• High level of understanding confidentiality and safeguarding
• Clean UK driving licence preferred (but not essential)
• Non-smoker preferred due to client requirements
• Comfortable with domestic pets if applicable to the client.

What We Offer

• Private bedroom and shared living spaces in comfortable home for the duration of your contract.
• Meals provided or cooking facilities.
• Up to 5.6 weeks holiday per year paid holiday entitlement (pro rata as per your length of contract.)
• Emergency contact support available 24/7. Support from experienced care management team.
• Fully paid for an adult enhanced DBS (please specify if you, already have a DBS on the update service we can check.)
• Comprehensive and ongoing training including first aid.
• Flexible working pattern in line with your preferences.
• Blue light card, discounts with large retailers.

As a precondition of this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive reference checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £800.00-£1,100.00 per week

Expected hours: 11 – 24 per week

Work Location: In person