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Female - Live-in Carer

Female - Live-in Carer

The Care Bureau • Torbay, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title: Female - Live-in Carer
Location: Torquay, South West England (Seaside town)

About the Client

We are looking for a compassionate and patient Female Live-in Carer to support a lady living in Torquay.

Our client lives with a complex neurological condition following Long COVID and requires full support with all aspects of daily living. She is bedbound and benefits from a calm, predictable, low-stimulation environment due to the nature of her condition.

She lives at home with the support of her partner, and the purpose of this package is to provide high-quality care while also offering valuable respite for her family.

This role would suit someone who is naturally calm, caring and understands the importance of providing person-centred care at the client's pace.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Live-in Carer, you will provide support with all aspects of daily living while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Personal care
  • Bed bathing and hygiene support
  • Repositioning and pressure area care
  • Continence care
  • Meal preparation and support with eating and drinking
  • Light household duties
  • Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns
  • Emotional reassurance and companionship
  • Working closely with family members and healthcare professionals to provide consistent, person-centred care

Due to the client's condition, it is essential that carers are able to maintain a calm, quiet and low-stimulation environment, keeping unnecessary noise, light and disruption to a minimum.

Working Schedule

We are flexible and open to carers' preferences but ideally looking for candidates who can commit to rotational blocks (minimum 2 weeks), with the possibility of up to 12 weeks continuous work. Our aim is to build a small team of two rotating carers.

  • Daily hours: 13-hour day with a 2-hour break
  • Sleep-in: 9 hours per night, with occasional assistance allowed (max twice, 15 minutes each)
  • Weekly rest time: 14 hours off (can be 2 hours daily or two 7-hour periods)

Accommodation

  • Private bedroom
  • Separate private shower room with toilet and sink
  • Access to kitchen and living areas

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: To be confirmed (competitive and based on experience)
  • Benefits:
    • Paid breaks
    • Contribution to travel costs for changeovers
    • Flexibility in rota
    • Supportive family involvement

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
  • Moving & Handling, Dementia Care training preferred
  • Valid Right to Work in the UK
  • Enhanced DBS check required, if you do not have one on the update service, we will process one for you

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Calm, patient and compassionate
  • Experienced in providing high-quality person-centred care
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Confident supporting clients with complex care needs
  • Observant and proactive
  • Respectful of routines and individual preferences
  • Passionate about making a positive difference to someone's quality of life

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