Live in care assistant

Oxford Aunts Care; Highgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated live-in care provider is seeking a Live-In Carer to provide companionship and personal care for clients in their homes. You will support individuals with various conditions and help them maintain their independence. The role requires a minimum of 6 months hands-on care experience. Competitive earnings from £760 to £1050 per week are offered, along with a supportive environment and travel cost contributions.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

Annual salary review

Weekly pay and enhancements on holidays

Supportive environment

Free Enhanced DBS at induction

24/7 local support

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience doing hands on care including personal care.
• Previous experience with various conditions including Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke and EOL.
• Ability to commit to 6 week placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, personal care, and domestic support.
• Help clients live well in the home they love.
• Work with clients living with various conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Benefits

• 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

• A minimum of 6 months experience doing hands on care including personal care
• Previous experience with various conditions including: Dementia, Parkinson’s, 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

Earn from £760 to £1050 per week

About Oxford Aunts

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.

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.