Live-in Care Assistant - Devon

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

Job summary

Join Bluebird Care as a Live-In Care Assistant, providing compassionate support to customers in their homes across Devon. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. You'll be responsible for personal care, daily living support, and fostering companionship, all while being part of a supportive team with comprehensive training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated individual.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to follow training and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encouraging medication routines and healthy living.
• Observing changes in health and reporting accordingly.

Skills

Strong Communication

Relationship Building

Person-Centred Care

Organisational Skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Basic Numerical Skills

Record Keeping

Commitment to Best Practice

Job description

Live-In Care Assistant

Location: Various locations across Devon

Competitive Pay+Benefits £752-£1085 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

A supportive team and a truly rewarding career

Join Bluebird Care and be part of a team that truly cares!

Apply today!