Job Specification

The role of a Live-in Carer is unique, and trying to describe the position within tight parameters is difficult as it is such a wide ranging role. But in summary, the primary role of a Helping Hands Live-in Carer is to ensure that the highest possible standards of care are delivered to a customer within their own home. Care is administered in line with an individual care plan; a plan that enables the customer to retain and maintain their independence as much as possible.

Please note that as the role of a Live-in Carer is an unsupervised role, the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 do not apply and we are unable to employ anyone under 18.

Primary responsibilities

First and foremost, your responsibility is centred on the safety and well-being of your customer. In order to achieve this, you must ensure that all aspects of the care plan are adhered to at all times. This includes accurate reporting in all necessary administrative documentation, such as the daily log book.

You must ensure that lines of communication are maintained with your Live-in Care manager; if they are kept fully informed, they can efficiently and effectively address any developments or necessary changes to the care package.

You will ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times so that you don’t endanger yourself, your customer or others. This will be achieved by working within established Helping Hands policies and procedures, and using the safe practices described during your training.

You must always be willing to take on new information. Health care training constantly changes, and it will be your responsibility to keep yourself up to date with any training needs you may have; attending courses and completing training packs as required.