Live in Carer
Pay rate: £12.21 Per hour (weekly or monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: 4 days on (96 hours), 10 days off
Requirements: UK drivers license, clinical care experience but not essential.
We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their home in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This person has Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, a Tracheostomy and is wheelchair bound.They have a wide range of hobbies such as Shooting, cinema trips and will have to go for dialysis treatment at the hospital three times a week.To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to Cambridge and know the area, and can drive a car, holding a full UK Driving Licence.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying a flexible work schedule. You will also need to ideally bring previous experience with you in the following:
- Complex care
- Spinal Injury
What will your shift involve?
In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs.Your responsibilities will include providing complex care such as Tracheostomy, airway assistance with a suction and maintain the PEG for feeding and medication.You will be engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being.Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence.Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship.
Who we are
acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life.Our teams are passionate about delivering person‑centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.
What happens next?
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply by sending us your CV through the job link.
If you meet the requirements, one of our Specialist Recruitment Partners will be in touch to arrange an interview.
acuity care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
What we offer
- Westfield Rewards – exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants and travel brands
- Westfield Health Cash Plan – including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for wellbeing, finances and relationships
- Blue Light Card – discounts and free event tickets
- acuity academy – training, qualifications and continuous professional development
- Career progression within the organisation
- Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £500
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.