Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people.  We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. 

Home Instead are seeking 2 Female Live-in Care Professionals who have care experience to work in Cardiff supporting our female client.  Our client loves to get out every day visiting family, friends and doing her own shopping, it is therefore, important that you can drive and have access to your own vehicle.  Due to the nature of our client's medical needs it is essential you are fluent in the English language.

Live In Care Objective:

To live-in the client’s home 24/7 two weeks on and two weeks respite, providing a variety of non-medical services that enhance the quality of their life. To help the client and their family meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Job Description Duties of a Live In Care Professional

• Provide 24/7 live-in care support for two consecutive weeks with 2 weeks respite

• Personal Care – washing, dressing, personal care

• Companionship

• Activities – doing fun things together, hobbies and crafts

• Cooking healthy and nutritious food – also grocery shopping

• Medication – collecting prescriptions, administration of medication

• Home help such as cleaning – ensuring their home is tidy and spotless

• Accompany to social events and appointments, seeing family, friends etc

Benefits of working with Home Instead in Cardiff & the Vale

• Home Instead are one the of Top 20 Care Providers in the UK

• Starting Salary from £850per week plus meal allowance and a contribution towards travel expenses.

• Support from our office team during evenings and weekends

• Care Professional Recognition Awards

• Learning & Development Programme

In return Home Instead Senior Care can offer:-

• Discounts on shopping, health & beauty, family days out, food & drink and more.

• Early Pay Scheme

• Comprehensive quality award winning Training throughout employment

• £200 Introduce a friend scheme. “Terms & conditions apply”

Your career starts at Home Instead - You can have a rewarding career in care.

Contact Christine Graham, HR Manager to discuss this role and take your interest in care further.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Qualifications/Essential Criteria:

• Live In Care experience - Experience in care and having supported people with dementia is an essential requisite

• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect

• Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance

• Being an excellent communicator

• Have great attention to detail

• Excellent time keeper who is organised and reliable