Live In Carer in Oldham inOldham PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Live In Carer Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £122.50/day Hours: Full time Closing date: 05 December 2025 Location: Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_87541 Apply for this job Summary Would you like to do live in care, where you work an assignment for 2-4 weeks and then have a break? Would you like a rewarding role in which you can support a client one to one in their own home? Come and join one of the UK's largest provider of complex care. We are Active Care Group, one of the leading providers of complex care. Within the Care in the Home division, we support clients with spinal cord injury to live independently in their own homes. We'd like you to join us as a Live In Support Worker . Successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours What you'll be doing: Our clients have spinal cord injury. You will move into the client's home and support them with personal care (including washing, dressing and toileting), moving and handling, domestic tasks and social activities. No experience required as full specialist training is provided. When you'll be working: Assignments between 2-4 weeks long Regular consistent work with set rolling rotas - minimum 2 weeks on You must commit to working regularly each month to enable continuity of care for our clients What you'll have: Kind and caring nature Flexibility & reliability continuity of care is imperative for our clients Good communication skills What to look forward to: £122.50 per day on a zero hour contract. Regular consistent work with set rolling rotas - minimum 2 weeks on Accrued holiday pay Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know Paid specialist training Pension contribution and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group We want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. ACGL
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To work as a Live-in Carer in the UK, you need a variety of skills and characteristics, including:
1. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding and caring for others is vital, as you will be supporting individuals who may have physical or cognitive challenges.
2. Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential for understanding the needs of the person you are caring for and coordinating with families and healthcare professionals.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Being personable and able to build a rapport with clients is important for creating a trusting and comfortable living environment.
4. Patience: Many clients may have conditions that require additional understanding and time, so patience is a key quality.
5. Observational Skills: You need to be able to monitor physical and mental health conditions, noticing changes in behavior or health that may require attention.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations or emergencies can be critical.
7. Basic Medical Knowledge: While you don't need to be a qualified nurse, having basic knowledge of health care, first aid, medication management, and emergency procedures can be essential.
8. Housekeeping and Cooking Skills: Many live-in carers are responsible for helping with household tasks, meal preparation, and personal care.
9. Flexibility and Adaptability: The role can involve varied schedules and tasks, and you must be willing to adapt to the specific needs of the client and their family.
10. Organizational Skills: Managing your time effectively and keeping track of appointments, medications, and daily routines is important.
11. Physical Stamina: The job can be physically demanding, so having good physical fitness can help you to perform tasks like lifting or assisting clients.
12. Emotional Resilience: Caring for individuals who may be dealing with health issues or end-of-life care can be emotionally challenging, so resilience is important.
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