Live-in Carer Jobs with Able Community Care

Live-in Carer Job Application

If you think you would like to join our wonderful team of carers and have what it takes, not only in terms of qualifications but also just as importantly the right attitude and commitment, then we would like to hear from you.

Please note: We can only consider applicants with over one year's care work experience and that is the minimum care reference that we will require. importantly the right attitude and commitment, then we would like to hear from you.We are a growing business and are always looking for the right people to join our team nationwide. To make the first move, please complete this form accurately and solely on behalf of yourself.

Client with Live-in carer in living room.

Carer Online Application

Please Note:

Below is the list of documentation needed to support your application. You must provide us with copies of ALL the requested documents within 10 working days. If we do not receive them, we will automatically reject and destroy your application to protect your personal data.

Please ensure that all documentation is sent to us by email to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com

 

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS - Please ensure that the following documentation is sent by email to: recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com when returning this form:


  • Email confirming you are fit & able to push a manual wheelchair/hoist clients as needed.
  • Copy of your Enhanced DBS Certificate - Issued in the last 12 months or registered on the online update system.
  • PVG - Scottish Disclosure (If applicable) – only needed to work in Scotland.
  • Copy of your Public Liability Insurance.
  • NVQ/RQF or Active Nurse Pin (If applicable).
  • Current Training Certificates:
  • Health & Safety 
  • Fire Safety
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Infection prevention & Control
  • Food Hygiene
  • Safeguarding Adults 
  • Medication Certificate 
  • First Aid 
  • Manual Handling/Moving & Handling (we must hold a copy of a practical certificate; this can be expired and then an online refresher is acceptable).
  • 2 Colour photos – 1. A current head and shoulders and 2. A current full-length photo of you.
  • Proof of Address – This must be a utility bill or bank/mortgage statement dated within the last three months.
  • Passport.
  • Driving licence (If applicable).
  • Driving Insurance with Business cover (If applicable) - If you intend to drive the client in your own vehicle, mileage is payable for this – Negotiated between yourself and the client or their advocate.
  • Copy of your CV.
  • Resident Permit/Visa (if required) + Valid Share Code & Date of Birth.
  • WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION IF THESE ARE NOT ENCLOSED

 

    Step One - Your Details

    Step Two - Skills & Experience

    Step Three - Full Employment History

    Step Four - Disclosures

    Step Five - Final Submission

    Carer Application Form

    Email required documents to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days.

    Your Details

    Surname Forenames*

    Address*

    Post Code*

    Main Tel Number*

    Mobile Number

    Email Address*

    If you prefer not to receive our correspondence by email, tick here

    Emergency Contact

    Name*

    Address*

    Tel. No.*

    Relationship*

    Driving and Lifestyle

    Do you smoke?*

    If yes, how many per day?

    Can you manage without smoking during work?*

    Do you hold a FULL UK manual driving licence?*

    If yes, is it Manual, Auto, or Both?

    Do you have a car available?* (THIS MUST BE INSURED FOR BUSINESS USE)

    Are you prepared to drive a client’s car?*

    Are you prepared to work OUTSIDE the county in which you live?*

    Please note you will be required to provide a copy of your own Public Liability Insurance Certificate.

    Carer Application Form

    Step 2 of 5

    Please complete all fields with a *. Email required documents to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days.

    Skills & Experience

    To enable us to match your previous experience and skills to a client’s care needs, please indicate which of the following areas of care work you have experience of, please tick as appropriate:

    Peg Feeding*

    Colostomy care (changing bag only)*

    Learning difficulties*

    Spinal Injury care*

    Acquired Head Injury care*

    Client senile dementia*

    Parkinsons*

    Cerebral Palsy*

    Muscular Dystrophy*

    MS*

    Terminal Illness*

    HIV/AIDS*

    Urinary incontinence*

    Fecal incontinence*

    Personal hygiene (washing etc.)*

    Mental illness care*

    Client confusion*

    Stroke*

    Client aggression (verbal & physical)*

    Epilepsy*

    Have you been taught M&H Techniques?*

    Do you have certificates?*

    Have you been taught to use a hoist?*

    Do you have certificates?*

    Any other relevant experience

    Do you have certificates?

    Additional Information

    It is a requirement that you cook meals according to your client’s wishes and in the interests of providing them with a fresh, nutritious and varied diet, learning new recipes as needed. How would you rate your cooking skills?*

    Housekeeping is another essential part of being a live-in carer. How would you rate your domestic skills?*

    Please give details of any hobbies you enjoy

    Any other relevant information

    Have you applied to or worked for Able Community Care before?*

    If yes, please give details (dates etc.)

    Please state in your own words why you feel you are suited to being a live-in carer.* THIS MUST BE COMPLETED

    Carer Application Form

    Step 3 of 5

    Please complete all fields with a *. Email required documents to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days.

    Full Employment History

    Full Employment History is required. Please include details for any gaps in your employment history.

    Provide full employment history, including dates, roles, employers, reasons for leaving and explanations for any gaps

    Employment History Details*

    References

    PLEASE PROVIDE THE FULL NAMES, FULL CONTACT DETAILS AND RELATIONSHIP DETAILS OF TWO PEOPLE WHO WILL GIVE YOU A REFERENCE. ONE MUST BE YOUR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER, THE OTHER YOU MUST HAVE KNOWN FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS AND NOT BE RELATED TO THEM.

    PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept PRIVATE emails/addresses for referees unless they are private clients or providing a character reference.

    Employment Reference – This must be your most recent employer(s) Minimum 12 months duration, if less than 12 months, please provide details of previous employer(s). If you need to, please use an additional sheet if needed.

    Employment Reference Contact Name*

    Address*

    Landline No*

    E-mail*

    Company Name*

    Personal Reference Contact Name*

    Address*

    Tel No*

    Email*

    Relationship*

    Carer Application Form

    Step 4 of 5

    Please complete all fields with a *. Email required documents (Enhanced DBS, Public Liability Insurance, CV, etc.) to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days.

    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)

    This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must disclose all criminal convictions (spent or unspent) and pending proceedings. All carers must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate.

    Do you have any criminal convictions (spent or unspent)?*

    Do you have any criminal proceedings pending?*

    Date of answering these questions*

    How You Heard About the Agency

    How did you hear about Able Community Care?*

    Please provide details (e.g., publication name, carer’s name, or other source)*

    Carer Application Form

    Step 5 of 5

    Please complete all fields with a *. Email required documents to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days.

    Final Declaration

    I confirm that the information I have given on this form is true and correct. I am fit and able to carry out the tasks of a self-employed carer, including pushing a manual wheelchair and hoisting as needed.

    I agree to the above declaration*

    Document Submission

    You must email the following documents to recruitment@ablecommunitycare.com within 10 days: Enhanced DBS, Public Liability Insurance, CV, training certificates, proof of address, passport, etc. See the full list in the application instructions.

    I confirm I will email all required documents within 10 days*

    Your Data

    Data Permission
    To process your application, we need to record and store your details on our secure database. By submitting this application to Able Community Care Ltd. you agree to your data being held for this purpose. Able Community Care Ltd promises never to share or sell your information to other organisations or businesses and you can opt out of our communications at any time by emailing info@ablecommunitycare.com, phoning 01603 764567 or writing to Able Community Care Ltd., The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TZ. Your information will be kept on file in line with GDPR requirements, after this time, all details will be disposed of securely. If you would like to read our full Privacy Statement, please request a copy by contacting us as above. Thank you very much for contacting Able Community Care, we look forward to hearing from you.

    Where you need us.

    For 45 years, we have been providing our Live-in Care Service in very rural areas, villages, towns and cities across England, Scotland, Including the offshore Islands, Wales and the Channel Islands providing a true alternative to moving into a residential care setting.