Live-in-Carer

Solo Support Services Ltd, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

Live-in-Carer

£896

Solo Support Services Ltd, Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 59aebb30e51645dc92784a563cfe5b2d

Location ref: Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire

Full Job Description

I'm a 49-year-old man living in the peaceful town of Hook, Hampshire, and I'm looking for a compassionate and experienced Live-in-Carers to join my small, dedicated care team. I have complex care needs and use a wheelchair. While I need full-time support, I'm passionate about living life on my own terms. I seek stability in my care arrangements, ensuring my needs are met with minimal disruptions.

Maintaining my independence, well-being, and enjoying the things I love such as spending time with my family which is incredibly important to me.

The right person for this role will have a genuine caring nature, be respectful, patient, and able to adapt to my preferred way of doing things. A good sense of humour and a willingness to learn are key, along with the confidence to use your own initiative and work independently when needed. You'll be taking direction not just from me, but also from my family and existing team, so being a team player is essential.

Day-to-day, you'll support me with all aspects of personal care, medication, food preparation, household tasks, and getting out and about in the community. You'll always be on hand to ensure I'm safe, supported, and comfortable. This is a live-in role, and when covering, you'll have your own room within a calm and welcoming home environment. You must be a confident driver that is able to drive an automatic car as you'll be using the car to assist with community access.

We're looking for someone with previous care experience, who is reliable, respectful, and able to fit in with the team. You'll need to be adaptable, ready to step in when needed, and happy to work collaboratively with both the family and Solo Support Services., You'll need to have previous care experience, ideally in a similar live-in role, and feel comfortable providing personal care, administering medication, and assisting with mobility and household tasks. A sense of humour and a willingness to learn are a must. I value a Live-in-Carer who can make me feel at ease and be a positive presence in my home. You must be a driver that can drive an automatic car. You will need a full UK licence, as you'll be using my car to support me in the community. Most importantly, you'll treat my home with respect and see this as more than a job. It's a partnership in helping me maintain my independence, well-being, and quality of life. If you're someone who truly wants to make a difference and be part of something meaningful, I'd love to hear from you.

You're someone who truly cares about making a difference in someone's life. You have a calm, patient, and respectful approach, and you're able to build meaningful, professional relationships rooted in trust and consistency. You're confident in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and understand the importance of supporting someone to live life their way.

You'll need to have a strong passion for cooking and a keen interest in nutrition.

You'll be reliable, proactive, and able to think on your feet.

While you're comfortable working independently, you're also a team player, able to take direction from myself or my family, work collaboratively with my family, and communicate effectively.

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

Company pension scheme after 3 months' service, subject to the scheme rules.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/live-in-carer-127713450

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