Visiting carer for private family
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
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A private family is seeking a reliable and compassionate visiting carer to support their 84-year-old mother who has arthritis and does not speak English. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Urdu, with a warm, friendly demeanor and a genuine ability to provide companionship alongside practical care.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will visit the client's home to provide:
• Support with hygiene and toileting needs
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Weekly bathing assistance
• Companionship and emotional support
About the client
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AGE: 84
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Arthritis
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Urdu-speaking carer essential, as the client does not speak English
Work environment
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The client lives in a ground floor flat with no stairs, providing an accessible environment. The home is smoke-free and pet-free.
Working pattern
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28 hours per week, split across:
• 1 hour in the morning
• 2 hours in the afternoon
• 1 hour in the evening
Requirements
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• Fluent in Urdu (spoken)
• Friendly, chatty and positive approach to care
• Excellent listening skills and ability to provide companionship
• Ability to lighten the mood and create a supportive environment
Requirements
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Don’t necessarily need one person doing every shift. Open to multiple people supporting.
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A private family is seeking a reliable and compassionate visiting carer to support their 84-year-old mother who has arthritis and does not speak English. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Urdu, with a warm, friendly demeanor and a genuine ability to provide companionship alongside practical care.
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will visit the client's home to provide:
• Support with hygiene and toileting needs
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Weekly bathing assistance
• Companionship and emotional support
About the client
==========================
AGE: 84
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Arthritis
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Urdu-speaking carer essential, as the client does not speak English
Work environment
==========================
The client lives in a ground floor flat with no stairs, providing an accessible environment. The home is smoke-free and pet-free.
Working pattern
==========================
28 hours per week, split across:
• 1 hour in the morning
• 2 hours in the afternoon
• 1 hour in the evening
Requirements
==========================
• Fluent in Urdu (spoken)
• Friendly, chatty and positive approach to care
• Excellent listening skills and ability to provide companionship
• Ability to lighten the mood and create a supportive environment
Requirements
==========================
Don’t necessarily need one person doing every shift. Open to multiple people supporting.