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Live-in Care Workers - IMMEDIATE START

St Jude's Care (closed)

6 years ago

£500 - 600/per week

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for live-in care workers to work in Dorset and Somerset.

If you have previous experience of providing care (whether residential or live-in) then we would like to hear from you.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid holiday 
  • Regular rota with flexible working pattern
  • Paid induction training within a friendly, supportive environment
  • Access to national qualifications including Health and Social Care QCF Level 2 and 3.


You will be required to provide support and encouragement and maximise independence in household tasks and personal care including:

  • Practical support with clients in carrying out everyday living tasks of whatever level they need, to enable them to live as comfortably, safely and independently as possible.  Tasks may include making and changing beds, general housework eg dusting, polishing and hoovering, shopping, budgeting, preparing and cooking meals, pet care and laundry
  • Ensuring emotional/psychological needs are supported and monitored
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Ensuring a high standard of personal care working in line with client’s care plans which may include assistance with personal hygiene, oral care, hair care, continence, washing, dressing, eating and drinking
  • To support clients to maximise their mobility and where required, use aids and equipment according to individual need
  • To ensure safe administration of medication (including creams) in accordance with individual care plans and risk assessments
  • To help care for clients who are dying, with a holistic approach
  • Day time occupation, activities and leisure pursuits relating to individual’s choices, preferences and hobbies
  • Supporting individuals to participate fully in the community by developing a range of valued and meaningful activities outside the home, promoting real choice by giving opportunities to try different options
  • Promote individual’s health and wellbeing including attending relevant appointments where necessary
  • To summon appropriate assistance in an emergency. All actions should sustain, support and enhance the independence of clients, as specified in their care plan


St Jude's Care prides itself on providing first class care for every client within their own home. Our clients have a range of needs from mental health, learning disabilities and palliative care through to just wanting companionship. Our aim is to make sure our clients can remain in their own home. With the right care we who can help them keep their independence and maintain their dignity.

We have clients waiting now for the right care worker so don't delay, apply today.

Job Details

Job Ref:

Live-in06/04

Location:

Somerset, UK

Salary:

£500 - 600/per week

Employment type:

Full Time

Working Term:

Employed (PAYE)

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