Live-in Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as a Live-in Care Assistant, making a real difference in clients' lives. You'll provide essential support in their homes, ensuring they remain independent and comfortable. This role offers flexibility, allowing you to choose your work patterns, with accommodations provided. Enjoy a rewarding career with fully funded training opportunities and a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about care and want to be part of a caring community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully funded training programmes

Blue Light Discount Package

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a care role.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, medication, and companionship.
• Assist with domestic tasks and meal preparation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

Come and join the Agincare family as a Live-in Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• We have clients within the South West, South East, Central and North parts of England so you must be willing to travel.

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• Between £650- £800 per week, depending on your client’s needs
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Fully funded training programmes up to and including Level 5 in Health & Social Care
• Blue Light Discount Package
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available to all our employees
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• You must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the role.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 2 weeks at a time

We are looking for applicants with a positive, professional and empathetic approach who are able to collaborate and problem solve.

The role of a Live-in Care Assistant

As a Live-in Care Assistant, you'll be supporting your client in their own home seven days a week to remain as independent as possible.

You’ll be assisting with medication, providing companionship, supporting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and helping with domestic tasks such as cleaning and preparing meals.

• Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
• Personal care- supporting with a wash, bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
• Meals– supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
• Domestic tasks-light cleaning tasks.
• Mobility- supporting the client to live as independently as possible.
• Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities

Additional information to note:

• Live-in care placements can vary in duration but are a minimum of 2 weeks
• Accommodation and food allowance will be provided
• Very flexible!You can work only a few weeks a year, regular patterns of work or for long and established periods in placement – the choice is yours
• You will have your own separate room and have access to WIFI

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Application Deadline: 25/05/2025

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