Live In Carer (Cover for Primary Carer)

At Draycott we care about care! 

We are looking for a Live In Carer to join our team… is this you?

Salary: Weekdays £138.60 per day, and weekends £148.10 per day, plus food allowance

Location: South West London

Why be a Carer with Draycott Nursing & Care?

Established three decades ago, we are a leader in the domiciliary care market. Building excellent, lasting relationships with our clients and local support units such as GPs, Pharmacies, and other Healthcare Professionals.  We like to match our carers’ skills and experience to our clients’ needs; these may vary from physical and practical support to social and emotional care.

What does a Live-In Carer do?

As a live-in carer, you will reside with your client for the duration of your rota. We are seeking someone to provide cover for the primary live-in carer every two months. This placement will require you to stay with the client for a period of two weeks.

Shifts will be 12 hours per day, with a 2-hour break included each day.

Key areas you might be dealing with;

• Enteral feeding
• Discreet and sensitive personal care
• Meal planning, preparation, and potentially assisting with feeding
• Medication administration and management
• Light housekeeping
• Assisting with mobility
• Companionship and emotional support

Duties will include:

• Communicating effectively with the client and building a strong, lasting relationship
• Working closely with the wider Draycott Head Office support team to ensure the best service for our clients
• Keeping accurate, factual written accounts of your time with the client via our care management app
• An awareness of the client’s emotional and spiritual needs
• Observing and following Draycott Nursing’s Health and Safety policy

Benefits of being a Live-In Carer with Draycott…

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible working hours
• Paid leave (accrued based on the hours you work)
• 24/7 on-call service
• Confidential Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Extensive training programme and offerings
• Company social events
  
• All PPE Provided
• Recommend a Friend Bonus
  

*Must be willing and able to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a mandatory requirement (or show proof of being on the DBS Update Service)

*Must be eligible to work in the UK without the requirement of company sponsorship