Live-In Carer at Home Instead, Yeovil with Visa Sponsorship

Home Instead in Yeovil, England, is actively seeking dedicated Live-In Carers. This full-time position is ideal for experienced care professionals, including Nigerians and other African immigrants, as visa sponsorship is available for overseas applicants. Earn up to £130 per 24-hour shift, alongside robust support and career development opportunities.

Job Description

As a Live-In Care Professional, you will provide crucial round-the-clock support to older adults in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your role involves being a consistent and comforting presence, adapting your support to meet each client’s unique needs.

Key tasks include delivering personal care, offering companionship, and assisting with various home-related duties. You will help with cooking, administer medication reminders, perform light housekeeping, and provide essential emotional support, fostering strong, meaningful connections with your clients.

Requirements

• A valid Category B driving license is essential due to travel requirements between remote sites.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing live-in care in a client's own home.
• You must have the right to work in the UK, or be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
• Desirable: Level 4 English and IT literate.
• Desirable: Dementia experience.

Benefits

• Up to £130.00 per day, with holiday pay and a pension scheme.
• Free PPE and comprehensive induction training, with ongoing learning and NVQ/QCF qualifications.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with a wide range of UK retailers.
• Dedicated mentoring scheme and regular Care Professional coffee mornings.
• Accommodation provided during shifts, including your own room, TV, WiFi, and 3 meals a day or food allowance.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants targeting this Live-In Carer role, focus on showcasing your extensive care experience, particularly any live-in care. Ensure your CV highlights your ability to provide comprehensive, compassionate support and manage household duties, aligning with UK care standards. Prepare to discuss your empathy and resilience, as these are highly valued in the care sector.

When preparing for the interview, be ready to discuss your visa sponsorship needs clearly and confidently. Emphasize your commitment to long-term work in the UK and your understanding of the responsibilities of a Live-In Carer. Having a polished LinkedIn profile that reflects your UK-formatted experience and qualifications will also strengthen your application.

• Ensure your CV details your 2+ years of live-in care experience, using action verbs and quantifiable achievements.
• Obtain or be ready to apply for an Enhanced DBS check; if you have one on the Update Service, mention it.
• Prepare to discuss how you meet the Category B driving license requirement, as it's essential for this role.
• Practice articulating your motivation for this specific role and your understanding of client-centered care.
• Research Home Instead’s values and be ready to explain how your personal values align with theirs.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship for a Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa is available for this Live-In Carer position. This means that foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa are encouraged to apply. If your eligibility for right-to-work is unclear, it is best to apply and clearly state your current status and sponsorship needs in your application or cover letter.