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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Live In Carer - Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Being a professional live-in carer is a hugely rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to someone's life. As Yorkshire's truly local live-in care team we know that to do this well you need both the best employment package and the best support. This is why we are rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and 100% of our staff are proud to work for us. You may be a carer already, or have cared for a friend or family member, with a clear passion to support others. Whatever your circumstances, we can provide you with 24/7 local support, fantastic pay, regular holidays, great benefits and market leading training. As a live-in carer, you will live in our elderly clients homes on a 1 or 2 week on / off basis (or longer shift pattern to suit your lifestyle) where you will provide outstanding home care and support. This may involve providing companionship and personal care, basic help in the home, shopping and meal preparation support or delivering specialist care based on training received such as dementia care or medication administration. Apply online today or call Carol on 01423 774071 . Requirements * Either 6 months professional care experience such as live in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker or personal healthcare assistant or similar OR recent experience of providing personal care for an adult friend or family member * Warm, patient and compassionate with a clear desire to support others * Enthusiastic and positive can do attitude * You must have the Right to Work in the UK * Ability to drive and have the use of your own vehicle is helpful but not a requirement Benefits * The leading care team - rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, 24/7 local support * Fantastic rates of pay - 550 to 769 per week (depending on complexity of client care needs), double time on bank holidays, support with travel expenses * Perks of being directly employed - regular paid holidays, pension, free company health plan, funded DBS check * Supported working environment - weekly support visits from your local care management team, food and accommodation paid whilst on placement, free Wi-Fi in every home * Leading training - 5 day intensive induction which you are paid to attend, ongoing specialist care training, opportunity to achieve diploma qualifications * Genuine career progression - pay enhancements to recognise service and experience * Generous refer-a-friend scheme - up to 500 per referral Our application process is simple - we will contact you quickly if your application is successful and arrange a short phone interview followed by a face-to-face interview. Do something amazing and join our award winning, locally managed live-in care team today.