Live in Care Assistant - Devon

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

Job summary

Bluebird Care seeks dedicated Live-In Care Assistants across Devon. This role involves providing essential personal and daily living support, ensuring customers remain independent and engaged. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for a meaningful career, apply today for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature with a desire to make a difference.
• Reliable and uphold professional standards.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, and medication routine support.
• Support daily living activities such as meal preparation and household tasks.
• Encourage social activities and health monitoring for customers.

Skills

Strong Communication

Relationship Building

Organisational Skills

Initiative

Basic Numerical Skills

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!