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Location              South West London

Headline              Earn up to £756 per week

Job Type             Full-time

Never have your skills and passion been more needed.  Help enable our elderly clients to live safely at home by joining CuraCare as a Live-in Care Assistant.  We care equally about our care team and our clients.  Both are family to us.  We are rated outstanding for ‘Caring’ by the CQC.  We won The Home Care Employer London Region 2019.

Our live-in carers work with one household and so are, essentially, isolating themselves with their clients for the duration of their stay, thereby minimising their exposure to COVID-19.

As a care assistant, you have ‘Key Worker’ status.  Your safety is our priority.  We hold interviews via video, reduced contact Induction Training and we ensure supply of all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers on placements.

Current available placements are in Putney, Richmond & Teddington, South West London.  Carers will support our clients living at home with tasks such as personal care, preparing meals, medication support, shopping, and providing companionship.

We are offering:

• Up to £756 per week, (on a PAYE basis), on high need clients and carer qualifications. Current available placements range from £90 - £108 per day.
• 28 days holiday per year, pro-rated.
• Pension Scheme contribution & enhanced pay on bank holidays.
• Free accommodation while on placement at client’s house.
• £35 additional weekly food allowance.
• Mileage paid when taking clients out during placement.
• Possibility to earn £250 via our Referral scheme.
• Long service / employee recognition.
• Smartphone app that makes admin tasks easier.
• Free Uniform & PPE (or casual dress, client dependant).
• Free, award-winning, induction training course.
• Paid annual refresher training.
• On-going professional development & career progression opportunities.
• Dedicated Care Manager & 24/7, 365 days a year office / out of hours support.
• As PAYE – no need to register as self-employed / to process own tax & NI / for own.

About you:

• A caring, kind, and compassionate nature, with a genuine desire to help the elderly.
• Capable and reliable character.
• Fluency in English with good written and spoken communication skills.
• Care experience, (Essential)
• 6 months to 1 year Live-in Care Experience (Preferred, but not essential)
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence is desirable (Preferred but not essential).
• All offers are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and are subject to DBS Checks.

CuraCare is an award-winning, family-run business delivering tailored support ranging from 24-hour live-in care to hourly visits and companionship.  One thing that sets us apart is our carers. We only choose the most kind, caring and understanding carers.  If you are looking for a full-time career in care that provides high levels of job satisfaction, then becoming a Live-In Carer with CuraCare could be for you. 

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