Live-in Care Assistant

Health & Social Care Services Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Food allowance

Job summary

Health & Social Care Services Ltd is recruiting a warm, experienced carer to support a lively service user in a home setting. The role combines live-in placements (paid at £900 per week plus £40 food allowance) with shift-based hours (£14 per hour). Experience in care, autism, and live-in work is valued.

A driving licence is preferred and right to work in the UK is required. The successful candidate will deliver person-centred care, support daily activities, and collaborate with family and

Qualifications

• Care experience is essential.
• Autism experience is highly desirable.
• Live-in experience is a bonus.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support service user with personal care, mobility, nutrition and comfort.
• Deliver person-centred care according to bespoke care plans.
• Promote independence and respect spiritual, psychological and cultural needs.
• Assist with communication between patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Administer prescribed medication or complete tasks after training.
• Monitor changes in health and report to Regional Nurse Manager.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-standard care environment.

Skills

Care experience

Autism experience

Live-in experience

Communication skills

Driving licence preferred

Job description

New to HASCS? We’ll say thank you with a £150 joining bonus. A little extra to get you started while you make a big difference every day, because great carers and nurses deserve a great welcome!

• £150 joining bonus
• £40 weekly food allowance

We’re looking for a warm, experienced and engaging carer to join a dedicated team supporting one of our incredible service users to live life to the fullest. Care experience is essential, with autism experience highly desirable, and live-in experience a bonus.

Our service user is full of life, with a love for dancing, music, the arts, travelling, rollercoasters, and disability advocacy, she thrives on staying active and involved, so we’re looking for someone who can bring positive energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for person-centred care. Communication is key in this role, she uses BLS and relies on her team to be patient, attentive, and skilled in picking up on lip reading and non-verbal cues, so being a confident and compassionate communicator is a must.

You’ll be supporting her in a home environment that also includes a friendly therapy dog, so being comfortable around animals is important. This is a truly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to build a meaningful connection, make a real difference, and be part of a vibrant, supportive care journey.

The role requires flexibility to undertake both live-in care and shift-based work, depending on the needs of the service. Live-in placements are paid at £900 per week, plus a £40 weekly food allowance, while shift-based hours are paid at £14 per hour, on top of the base salary.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support your service user with their physical care needs, including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort.
• Deliver person-centered care according to bespoke care plans.
• Promote independence and respect each service users spiritual, psychological, and cultural needs.
• Assist with communication between patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Administer prescribed medication or clinical tasks after completing our advanced training and competency sign off.
• Monitor and report any changes in patient condition to the Regional Nurse Manager.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-standard care environment.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Reliable and committed.
• Dedicated and flexible.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn.
• Passionate, dedicated, and empathetic.
• A driving licence is preferred for this role.
• Experience is not essential for this position.
• Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

Why choose HASCS?

We are committed to developing our staff through comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a positive working environment. Whilst no two days are the same in complex care, you can be confident that you will make a meaningful difference every day.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)