Live In Care Assistant

CCH Group; Bude; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Full training & paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH is seeking a dedicated live-in care assistant to support an elderly client in Redruth, Cornwall. You’ll provide daily companionship, personal care, and practical assistance, staying in your own private room with regular breaks.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and experience in live-in care. We offer training, DBS support, and opportunities for career progression within our care teams, with shifts of 1 week on and 1 week off.

Qualifications

• Experience in live-in care is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Willingness to work in a home-care setting and adapt to varied routines.
• Ability to follow care plans and reporting requirements.
• Experience with daily living activities and basic household tasks.
• Prior use of restraint-free, client-centered care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day companionship and personal care in the client's home.
• Assist with activities of daily living and domestic duties.
• Support with feeding, medication reminders, and mobility as required.
• Manage household tasks and maintain a safe living environment.
• Document care provided and communicate any changes to supervisors.

Skills

Live-in care experience

Strong communication

Empathy

Job description

Shifts: 1 Week On, 1 Week Off - Can be flexible on duration of stay for the right candidate.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

We areCCH. With14,000colleagues across32care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we doOur goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friendto join our company.
• 135 internal promotionswere earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

AtTotal Community Care, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team inRedruth.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our live-in care assistants are extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting vulnerable people to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll provide day-to-day companionship, and personal care, assist clients with the activities of daily living, and help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

We support all our Live-in Care Assistants and provide training as well as opportunities for career progression. You will be provided with your private room and have adequate breaks each day. Every day will be different. And you’ll never know what challenges you’re about to face next. One thing you can be sure of though, is that you’ll have to make your clients’ days brighter.

We are looking for an active kind, caring and empathetic live in carerfor aclient that is an elderly lady with multiple sclerosis. You will be supporting with feeding, personal care and domestic duties.

There are also ducks and chickens at the premises which require feeding daily.

In terms of clinical aspects there may be catheter care, which is changed by district nurses, PRN medication and specialist moving and handling via tracking hoist.

Qualifications

What you'll need

Experience required in the following clinical tasks would make your application extremely advantageous prior to an interview commencing:

• Bladder Care
• Bowel Management
• Strong Communication Abilities
• Moving and Handling Equipment
• Medication Administration
• Experienced in a Live In care setting.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check– we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction- no experience needed
• Career growth- clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly- enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities- relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts- Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more