Live-In Care Assistant
$35,100–$35,100 year
On-siteNorwich, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct live-in care for clients in their own homes, managing daily tasks including personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and household duties. Act as the primary point of contact, monitoring health changes, reporting illnesses, and facilitating social engagement or appointment accompaniment. Provide specialized support for dementia, stroke recovery, palliative care, and learning disabilities while maintaining one-to-one contact throughout the week. Work shifts typically last one week with 8 to 10 hours daily, including a two-hour break. Earn up to £675 per week with 28 days paid holiday. A driving license is beneficial for reaching client addresses.
Required Qualifications
- People skills
- Degree of maturity required to know when something might be wrong and how to seek the appropriate advice
- On-call support availability
Desired Qualifications
- Previous care or healthcare experience
- People from hospitals, community support or care home jobs
- Childcare or retail backgrounds
- Driving license
- Access to a car
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- NVQ 2 Health and Social Care
- Training to Care Certificate standards
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