Join our award-winning live-in care team near Plymouth
If you're passionate about providing the very best care at home, we think there's nowhere better to work than The Good Care Group.As part of our team you will provide tailored support and companionship to enable our clients to live in the place they love most, their own home. We are looking for carers in and around the Plymouth area to visit our client placements across the South West.Our benefits (why we think there's nowhere better):A choice of work patterns from 2 – 12 weeks, so you can choose the option that works best for you (working either 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours on average per day)All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placementWe aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home (if UK based) to avoid travel disrupting your time offFree DBS for England and free PVG if working in ScotlandPay based on your care experience, pension & bank holiday enhancementsFunded Blue Light Card – giving you access to discountsOngoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementiaFace to face induction training in London or Oxford (with hotel accommodation included)A local Care Manager who knows you and your clientPeer to peer support as part of our buddy schemeEmployee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and supportAn online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice24/7/365 support from our central team96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)CQC 'outstanding' team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a yearAbout you:You might have professional experience as a support worker, or as a care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting. Or you might already be an experienced live-in carer looking for a new way to maximise your earning potential. Whatever your level of experience, if you share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you. Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.About the role:You can be assured that when you join us, you will have an 'outstanding' team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year. Quality care is at the very heart of everything we do. That's why we're the only dedicated live-in care provider to have been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC in England – in all 5 categories. We're also rated as 'excellent' for care and support by the care inspectorate in Scotland.Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen rota pattern (e.g 2 – 10 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 will be matched with a client based on your skills and experience, the clients' needs and any shared interests, so you must be flexible to travel – we have nationwide opportunities and all your UK travel expenses will be covered.Your role will include:You'll be matched with a client, providing tailored support and companionship to meet their needsFollowing a client's individual care plan you will generally provide a daily average of 6-12 hours care provision to your clientManaging medical conditions such as dementia, stroke and Parkinson'sAssisting with personal careAdministering medicationMoving and handlingCooking, cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of the houseWe're looking for:A minimum 6 months' professional care experience in any care setting, such as live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similarA 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 shoppingYou must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)Find your next care job near Plymouth
If you'd like to find out more about becoming a live in care assistant in Plymouth and the surrounding areas for The Good Care Group, apply today. We can't wait to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr