Live in Carer (Woodbridge) – Immediate Start – Remote

£143 per day | Start date: Wednesday 15th April

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Live-in Carer to support a lovely elderly lady living in her own flat in Woodbridge.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide 1:1 care, companionship, and reassurance to a client who values routine, dignity, and emotional support.

About the Role

• Daily rate: £143
• Working hours: 8:00am – 10:00pm (with a 3-hour break)
• Start date: Wednesday 15th April
• End date: Wednesday 6th May
• Accommodation: Private bedroom provided
• Night support: A separate night carer is in place, so no waking nights required

About the Client

You will be supporting an elderly lady with:

• Dementia and anxiety (requires reassurance and companionship)
• Reduced mobility (hoist use required at times)
• Personal care needs (full support required)

She enjoys:

• Conversation and companionship
• Listening to music and being read to
• Gentle activities such as puzzles or short walks (when able)

She lives alone in a supported apartment and benefits from consistent, calm support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care (washing, dressing, continence care)
• Supporting with mobility and safe transfers (including hoist use)
• Preparing meals and encouraging hydration
• Administering medication
• Offering companionship and emotional reassurance
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in live-in care or complex care
• Confident with manual handling and hoisting
• Kind, patient, and calm approach
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and committed

Requirements

• Previous Live-in Care experience
• Manual handling experience (including hoists)
• Valid care certification (including Manual Handling, First Aid, Medication, Safeguarding)
• Reliable, patient and caring approach
• Able to work on a self-employed basis (weekly invoicing required)
• Right to work in the UK
• DBS on the update service

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and responsive office team
• Structured care plan and handover process
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day