Job overview
The client is seeking an experienced and compassionate visiting carer to provide personalised care and support for an 89-year-old with dementia. This is a permanent role offering 20-40 hours per week, with the flexibility to work across daytime, nighttime, or weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be a warm and emotionally supportive individual who excels at building trust and helping the client feel safe and understood.
Key responsibilities
The carer will visit the client's home and undertake the following responsibilities:
- Manage and administer medicines
- Support hygiene and toileting needs
- Help with mobility around the home
- Prepare meals
- Carry out household tasks including cleaning and laundry
- Provide overnight reassurance and support
- Offer friendly companionship and emotional support
About the client
Age: 89
Medical conditions: Dementia
Work environment
Smoke-free and pet-free home.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Language: Fluent English (essential)
Working pattern
20-40 hours per week. The client requires 24-hour care and the family is seeking to establish a team of carers covering daytime, nighttime, and weekend shifts, or any arrangement that suits the successful candidate's availability.
Who this role would suit
A warm, kind, and emotionally supportive carer with a genuine ability to reassure people and help them feel safe and understood. The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care.