Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich is looking for a compassionate and experienced Live-in Care Professional to support a lovely 92-year-old gentleman living in Battersea.

We're proud to be Outstanding rated by the CQC and recognised as one of homecare.co.uk's Top 20 Home Care Providers in London, providing exceptional relationship-led care that allows people to remain independent in their own homes.

Why Join Home Instead?

• Outstanding CQC-rated employer
• Top 20 Home Care Provider in London
• Industry-leading office support
• Paid daily breaks covered by our care team
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly, supportive management team
• Long-term, stable placement with continuity of care

Start Date: 1 August 2026

If you're passionate about providing outstanding live-in care and would like to join one of London's highest-rated home care providers, we'd love to hear from you.

The Placement

• £130 per day
• £50 weekly food allowance
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Ongoing placement
• Initially 1 week in every 4, with the opportunity to increase to 2 weeks in every 4
• Handover every Monday at 4pm
• 3 hours of scheduled daily breaks, covered by our domiciliary care team
• Friendly family and excellent office support

About Your Client

You'll be supporting a friendly 92-year-old gentleman living with his partner in a comfortable home in Battersea.

He enjoys companionship, regular walks and maintaining his independence wherever possible. His wife travels abroad from time to time, so you'll become an important part of his support network.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Preparing meals in line with Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) guidance
• Medication administration
• Assisting with personal care, continence care and oral hygiene
• Encouraging mobility using a walking frame
• Supporting gentle daily exercises and walks
• Accompanying to appointments
• Light housekeeping
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous live-in or complex home care experience
• Is confident supporting clients with neurological conditions
• Has excellent spoken and written English
• Is caring, patient and professional
• Is reliable, observant and proactive
• Works well independently while being part of a supportive team
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys building meaningful relationships

Start Date: 1 August 2026

Experience supporting clients with swallowing difficulties (SALT guidance), falls prevention or neurological conditions would be an advantage, although full handover and ongoing support will be provided.

Please call the office if you need more information on 0208 871 0006