AddressWe are looking for a Live-In Carer to support our client in Melton Mowbray, this is a relief worker position and involves working 1 week in 4. We pay up to £30 expenses for travel to and from the client, but you should be based fairly locally due to the nature of this role and rota pattern.
We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We know that enabling people to continue living in the place they feel most comfortable can help them enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. Previous UK care experience is required for this role.
The client has Parkinsons Disease, with limited mobility for which he uses a rotunda aid. He is on time specific medication and therefore follows a fairly strict daily routine to work around this. He will require an assertive male carer and sometimes has challenging behaviour. He is active and likes to go out into the garden in his wheelchair and get involved in cooking his meals, he is vegetarian.
As a Live-in Care Assistant, You will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive the very best standards of care and support. You will be living with the client for a set amount of time, making sure that they feel comfortable and happy within their own home, ensuring that they can live as much of an independent life as possible. It is a great opportunity to hone in on your care skills and develop a relationship with the customer that can be very rewarding.
Responsibilities include meal preparation, light domestic duties, support with medication & elements of personal care.
Why Cera?
You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values undefined Commit, Connect, and Create undefined guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.
We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway.
Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, a healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.
We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care undefined caring for our clients.
Additional benefits:
- Opportunity for extra income via our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £500 per referral)
- Overtime available to boost your earnings
- Any required uniform is provided + mobile phone
- Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is with Nobilis part of Cera.
