Care assistant (Greater London) at Elder

Join the thousands of self-employed live-in carers finding rewarding care work through Elders award-winning online platform.

Elder is expanding its Live InCareservice! Were looking for self-employed Live In Carers to join our platform and provide one-to-one support to older people at home.

Providing personalised care, youll work directly with the customer to create a schedule everyone is happy with. Your assistance will help them to stay in control and independent for as long as possible and youll have plenty of time to provide meaningful support and form real connections.

(Carers must be available to live with clients both day and night for a minimum of 7 consecutive days to be eligible for this role)

Daily responsibilities will vary depending on your care recipient, but may include:

• Personal care
• Medication reminders
• Welfare checks
• Food shopping
• Meal preparation
• Mobility support
• Companionship
• Light gardening
• Light housework
• Pet care (optional)

Benefits:

• Up to 865 per week, base rate PLUS additional bonuses depending on your placement.
• Double pay on bank holidays.
• 50 weekly bonus when using your own car OR 25 per week with a driving licence only.
• All food expenses covered by the family or an agreed weekly food allowance paid to you directly.
• All travel is fully reimbursed to and from your placement, including trains, flights, or mileage if you drive.
• Your own private room on every placement.
• Dedicated support for you, whenever you need it from our Family Support Specialists available by phone or chat.
• Access our industry-leading Carer Loyalty Programme from day one, supporting your health, wellbeing and finances including Online GP, physiotherapy, sickness & compassionate leave, confidential counselling and more.
• Free access to an external e-learning platform, helping you build confidence and develop specialist skills at your own pace.
• Youre always in control choose who you care for, when you work, and manage everything easily through our Elder Hub app.

Requirements:

• Be able to work independently withoutmanager supervisionin the care recipient's home
• Ability to commit to placements for a minimum of 7 nights in the Care Recipient's home
• Have at least 6 months professional care experience
• The ability to pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England and Wales, or a PVG in Scotland)
• The ability to provide 2 professional references that Elder can verify
• A good level of spoken English
• Right to work as self-employed in the UK(unfortunately, no Student/Skilled worker visas)

How to Apply:

Weve made applying easy. Our simple online application form can be completed in minutes, and all of our onboarding process is fully-remote via an introductorycall, and will be arranged at a time that suits you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 720-865 per week

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• DBS/PVG(required)

Work Location: In person