Live-in Care Assistant - Ipswich

Bluebird Care; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks a Live-In Care Assistant in Ipswich, dedicated to supporting customers' independence at home. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and assisting with everyday tasks. Competitive compensation and ongoing training available, creating a supportive family environment for all staff.

Benefits

Competitive rates of £600 - £625 per week

Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays

Meal provision or allowance

Private room access with Wi-Fi

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Scheduled breaks

Qualifications

• Previous experience beneficial but not essential.
• Matched with customers based on compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care duties.
• Administering medication.
• Promoting customer health and well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Caring nature

Patience

Job description

Providing Quality Care

Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. What makes us different?

Here at Bluebird Care Ipswich, we’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home. We began by offering home care to the elderly in our local area, and when this became a success, we expanded to include Live-In care. Our goal is to help people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible, providing assistance with everyday tasks and complex care needs. We understand that every customer is unique, and this is why each day will be different.

Your Roles and Responsibilities as a Live-in Care Assistant

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will live with one of our customers, or possibly a couple, to deliver the highest quality care. You will serve as a companion and support their independence and cherish the memories they have made in their home.

• Providing personal care duties
• Administering medication
• Manual handling, using equipment when required
• Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live life to the fullest
• Household chores
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Social outings
• Offering companionship

Your Experience and Suitability for the Live-in Care Assistant Role

Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. We prioritize compassion, caring nature, and patience. We aim to match Care Assistants with customers to ensure compatibility, and we expect our team to treat each customer as if they were family.

Because We Care About You

• Competitive rates of £600 - £625 per week
• Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays
• If using your own vehicle for customer visits, you will receive 35p per mile
• Three meals a day or an allowance from the customer, plus a private room with access to TV and Wi-Fi
• Regular contact with your supervisor and access to our career development pathways to gain qualifications and confidence in care provision
• Ongoing training and support
• Scheduled daily and weekly breaks, which you can spend as you wish
• A clear schedule of working hours and downtime each day

We also take care of our team throughout the year with celebrations and recognition, because we are a family committed to supporting you now and in the future.