Live In Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Live-in Care Assistant to support individuals with complex needs in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with meals, and household duties. The ideal candidate will possess a caring and friendly attitude, with experience in managing challenging behavior. The role includes comprehensive training and developmental opportunities, along with competitive perks such as annual leave and a pension scheme. This is a rewarding position where you can truly make a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to our in-house app

Qualifications

• Experience with providing personal and social care.
• Ability to assist with various household duties.
• Confident in handling challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients.
• Assist with household duties such as meal preparation.
• Support clients in accessing the community.

Skills

Confident and caring nature

Experience with challenging behavior

Job description

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, 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 own 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 be making your clients' days brighter. With this role you will be supporting an adult in their home.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Bowel care
• Assistance with household duties
• Meal preparation
• Accessing the community

What You'll Need

This is a very important and rewarding role that requires a confident, caring and friendly care professional. Our client has mental health conditions that cause them to display challenging behaviour. Experience with challenging behaviour is preferred for the successful carer. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas.

What We Offer

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to our in‑house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• Book an interview at a time and date that suits you!

We care for and support people of all ages, in the community, and their homes, with Spinal Cord injury, Muscular dystrophy, acquired brain injuries and many other complex needs. Every day will be different. You will be making your clients' days brighter whilst developing your skills and knowledge. We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.