Live in care assistant

Oxford Aunts Care; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a live-in carer to provide companionship and personal assistance to clients in their homes. Candidates should have at least 6 months of hands-on care experience and the ability to work with various conditions. The role offers great rates of pay and a commitment to employee support, with travel costs covered for placements within 70 miles of Oxford.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

Annual salary review

Weekly pay with holiday enhancements

Free DBS at induction

Access to assistance programme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in hands-on care including personal care.
• Experience with conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, and EOL.
• Ability to commit to 6-week placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Assist with domestic support including cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Calm under pressure

Job description

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. All placements are within 70 miles of Oxford, so travel is required and we will contribute towards your travel costs.

Join our live in carer team and you'll experience a supportive environment where you'll build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, and take pride in caring for the home and person you support.

We take care of everything:

• Great rates of pay - you could earn up to £150 per day
• Annual salary review - with a 4% increase awarded in 2024
• We pay weekly and offer enhancements when you work on a bank holiday
• Open door policy and supportive environment - visit the office to see us and enjoy a free refreshment in a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, with mentorship and training opportunities
• Local 24/7 support from our experienced team
• Free, confidential telephone line (Assistance Programme) supporting you in times of need
• Access to an assistance programme - supporting you in times of need
• FREE Enhanced DBS at induction
• Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
• We're a Disability Confident Employer

"The recruitment process was incredibly fast, and I was genuinely impressed by the clear and consistent communication throughout. I'm truly grateful to have discovered this company and confident that I've made the right decision." Recently onboarded Live-in carer

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 will contribute towards your travel costs.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months experience doing hands on care including personal care
• Previous experience with various conditions including: Dementia, Parkinsons, Stroke and EOL
• Reliability, compassion, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to commit to 6 week placements, with many carers choosing longer stays