Live In Care Assistant

The Good Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A live-in care service provider in Birmingham is seeking caring individuals to join their team. As a live-in carer, you will provide companionship, personal care, and domestic support to clients, ensuring they can stay in their homes comfortably. Candidates should have at least 6 months of hands-on care experience and be reliable and compassionate. The role includes working with clients with various health conditions and requires travel across Oxfordshire for placements. Competitive pay and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

Annual salary review

Weekly pay

Mentorship and training opportunities

24/7 local support

Free Enhanced DBS at induction

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience providing personal care.
• Experience working with a variety of health conditions.
• Willingness to travel within Oxfordshire for placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Assist with domestic support including cooking and cleaning.
• Develop skills while helping clients live well at home.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Experience with dementia

Experience with Parkinson’s

Experience with stroke

Experience with end-of-life care

Job description

Overview

At Oxford Aunts, we’re not just a team; we’re a close-knit community dedicated to taking care of everything. Since 1967, we’ve specialised in live-in care, helping people stay in the homes they love across Oxfordshire. Join our live-in care team in Oxford, where you’ll be part of a supportive environment and build meaningful relationships!

Benefits

• Great rates of pay – up to £150 per day
• Annual salary review with a 4% increase awarded in 2025
• Weekly pay with enhancements on bank holidays
• Open door policy and supportive environment with mentorship and training opportunities
• Local 24 / 7 support from our experienced team
• Access to an assistance programme
• FREE Enhanced DBS at induction
• Peer-led steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
• We’re a Disability Confident Employer
• Positive candidate testimonials and quick recruitment process

What you’ll be doing as a live-in carer

As a live-in carer, you’ll provide companionship, personal care, and domestic support (cooking, cleaning, etc.) to help your client live well in the home they love. You’ll work with clients living with various conditions, developing your skills along the way. All placements are within 70 miles of Oxford, so travel is required and we’ll contribute towards your travel costs.

What you’ll need to be successful

• A minimum of 6 months experience doing hands-on care including personal care
• Experience with conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke and end-of-life care
• Reliability, compassion, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to commit to 6-week placements, with many carers choosing longer stays
• Happy to travel across Oxfordshire for client placements

If you like the idea of live-in care, we’ll take care of everything to make sure you’re supported and rewarded in everything you do. Apply today in a few simple steps!

Oxford Aunts is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be a disability confident, and age diverse employer.

Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check