Live-in Care Assistant - Across Basingstoke and Newbury

Bluebird Care; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Live-In Care Assistants to provide person-centred support in customers' homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, companionship, and monitoring health and safety. Candidates should exhibit strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to best practices. Join a supportive team and enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature and genuine desire to make a difference.
• Reliable, punctual, and uphold professional standards.
• Problem-solver, always looking to improve customers’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Encourage and support medication routines.
• Help customers eat well and stay hydrated.
• Shop and prepare meals, perform household tasks.
• Use mobility aids safely and maintain a clean home.
• Support social activities and appointments.
• Observe and report changes in health or wellbeing.

Skills

Strong Communication & Relationship Building

Person-Centred Care

Organisational Skills

Initiative & Adaptability

Basic Numerical Skills

Record Keeping

Commitment to Best Practice

Job description

Overview

📍 Location: Various locations across NorthHampshire & West Berkshire

💰 Competitive Pay+Benefits £665 - £840 per week with bank holiday enhancement

🕒 Flexible Rotations & Pre-arranged Breaks

Make a Difference – Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a truly rewarding career? Bluebird Care is seeking Live-In Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-centred support to our customers in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest.

What We’re Looking For

• 💙 Kind & Caring – You have a compassionate nature and genuinely want to make a difference.
• ⏳ Professional & Respected – Reliable, punctual, and uphold professional standards.
• 💡 Innovative – A problem-solver, always looking for creative ways to improve customers’ quality of life.
• 🤝 Supportive – A team player with excellent communication and emotional intelligence.
• 🎉 Fun & Passionate – Bringing joy and companionship to each customer’s day.

Key Skills & Abilities

• ️ Strong Communication & Relationship Building – Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and form positive relationships with customers, families, and professionals.
• ️ Person-Centred Care – Supporting customers in all aspects of daily living while respecting their dignity, privacy, and choices.
• ️ Organisational Skills – Ensuring customers receive the services they expect in a timely manner.
• ️ Initiative & Adaptability – Able to work independently and make decisions, especially in emergencies.
• ️ Basic Numerical Skills – Assisting with shopping, managing money, or paying bills when requested.
• ️ Record Keeping – Accurately maintaining written records in clear English, including medication support.
• ️ Commitment to Best Practice – Willingness to follow Bluebird Care’s policies, procedures, and training.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care. Your duties will include:

✅ Personal Care & Wellbeing :

• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Encouraging and supporting medication routines
• Helping customers eat well and stay hydrated

✅ Daily Living Support :

• Shopping, meal preparation, and household tasks
• Using mobility aids safely (e.g., wheelchairs, hoists)
• Maintaining a clean and comfortable home environment

✅ Companionship & Social Activities :

• Encouraging hobbies, games, and reminiscence activities
• Supporting customers with visits, appointments, and outings
• Helping with correspondence, phone calls, and social engagement

✅ Health & Safety Monitoring :

• Observing and reporting changes in health or wellbeing
• Recording care provided and liaising with healthcare professionals
• Following Bluebird Care policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols

What We Offer

• 🌟 Competitive pay and benefits
• 🌟 Flexible working patterns with pre-arranged breaks
• 🌟 Comprehensive training and career development, including free Diplomas
• 🌟 A supportive team and a truly rewarding career
• 💙 Join Bluebird Care and be part of a team that truly cares!

📩 Apply today!