JOB TODAY logo

Live in Carer

Healthcare

14 hours ago46 views

Job Summary: Personal Assistant & Caregiver Position
Providing care for a 33-year-old wheelchair user living with wife. I lead a busy life and work 4 days a week as a government Economist, so no two days are ever the same. You need to be a fit, motivated and respectful person to both me and my family. This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and skilled individual who can multitask and is dedicated to providing high-quality support and care. Organisational skills, common sense, thoroughness, efficiency and initiative are expected. It is essential they are willing to contribute to living in a healthy family household as I want to be able to live in a household where I contribute to the tasks as a normal family member would.
We require the individual to respect our personal privacy as we will respect theirs. My flat is near easy transportation. All training will be given and a great learning opportunity. This is not agency work.
Individual must be aged 21 or over for car insurance purposes

● Key details:
○ Position Type: Live-in - 10 days a month on-average
○ Location: East London (carers can be located anywhere as we will cover travel to and from location each shift)

Responsibilities:
  1. Cooking Duties:
    o Be able to prepare food to a good standard on a daily basis. Cooking and baking is a hobby of mine, so this is key.
  2. Cleaning:
    o Perform household cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning, and mopping etc.
    o Maintain a tidy and hygienic environment including yourself and your space.
    o Be presentable
  3. Personal care
    o Help with toileting and washing
    o Dressing and undressing
    o Giving medication under my supervision
    o Applying creams etc.
    o Monitoring skin
  4. Shopping:
    o Handle grocery shopping and assist in purchasing products and household items.
    o Ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and available.
  5. Accompanying Client to activities:
    o Escort client on shopping trips or to medical or personal appointments.
    o Ensure clients' safety and comfort during outings.
    o Active client, who participates in wheelchair rugby, stand up comedy and more who needs support to do these
  6. Generic assistance:
    o Assist clients with daily activities as needed
    o Gardening assistance
    o Help the client lead an independent life including being able to support his family as they do him.
    o Other tasks the client may need doing to allow independence
  7. Transportation (required):
    o Driving License
  • Client has a van, you will be required to drive him or family to places. Client sometimes needs longer drives such as visiting his mother in Cornwall (about 7 hours)
    Working Hours:
    ● Average 9 hours of work per day, on call living in for 24 hours for medical emergencies
    ● Averaging 10 days a month in one shift but rotas will be discussed monthly due to other Pas sickness or holiday
    Salary:
    ● Negotiable, with food and coffee break allowance included
    Hiring Process:
    · Advanced DBS will be required
    ● Interested individuals are requested to email their application with the following details to me:
    Contact Number and email : Including availability
    Please send a CV and contact details for 2 references
  • Experience
    Not required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £16 – £18 hourly

pin iconE16, London

icon
Care Support WorkerLondon

Personal Assistants • Private individual

Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2025

I’m an individual looking to hire 3 Personal Assistant caregivers for myself

Max Levene avatar icon
Max LeveneActive 12 hours ago
Are you hiring?

Post a job and hire

Hire now

Similar jobs