Live In Care Professional

GoodOaks Homecare
Reading
1 week ago
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Do you want to work for an Award-Winning Care Company that will value and reward your hard work? GoodOaks Home Care are looking for fantastic experienced live in care professionals to join our friendly and supportive team.

As a Live-in Care Professional, you would provide personalised care and companionship for one client in their own home. We can offer both flexible placements, and guaranteed income through our On-Call System. Our placements are for a minimum of one week, and often for two to three weeks and many are on an ongoing basis depending on the Client's and Carer's wishes.

Why join our live in care team?

  • Daily pay rates of at least £115 per day
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Optional On-Call System paying £250 per week on your week off
  • Weekly holiday pay in addition to your basic weekly rate
  • Pension contributions and employment status
  • Travel expenses provided up to £60 per return journey for placements
  • Supportive, proactive, and understanding management
  • Free training and arranged, paid accommodation for training
  • Paid DBS check if required
  • Opportunities to study for a Level 2 or 3 QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care


What do we require?

  • Prior experience in the care sector (but not necessarily Live-in Care)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • At least two references
  • Clear DBS check (provided by Good Oaks)
  • Right to work in the UK


If you're reliable, naturally caring, and passionate about providing great, person-centred care click APPLY NOW and our recruitment team will be in touch shortly.

Office Reading Locations Reading Daily salary £115 - £140 Employment type Full-time

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