Live-in care assistant - Lewisham & Southwark

Bluebird Care; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Live-in Care Assistants to support vulnerable adults in their homes. This rewarding role involves living with clients, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and providing companionship. You'll be part of a supportive team, benefiting from ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement. With competitive pay rates and a friendly work environment, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you are compassionate and committed to enhancing the quality of life for others, we encourage you to apply and join our mission.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Paid annual leave

Comprehensive pre-work Skills Assessment

Paid DBS

Training bonus

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in Home Care or healthcare role.
• Strong grasp of English and ability to pass DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, food prep, medication, and social support.
• Help customers live independently and improve their quality of life.

Skills

Calmness

Patience

Professionalism

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Home Care or Healthcare

Formal Qualifications in Health & Social Care

Tools

Smartphone Technology

Job description

Bluebird Care is one of the UK’s largest providers of privately funded Home Care and Live-in Care. We have opportunities for Live-in Care Assistants to provide support and encouragement to enable vulnerable adults to live independently at home.

Bluebird Care Bromley is one of 3 franchises in our group covering South East London and North West Kent, and our close relationships with neighbouring Bluebird Care offices means that our Live-in carers are never short of work!

Note: We can only offer sponsorship if you currently reside in the UK.

What are we offering?

• Competitive rates of basic pay:
  • from £114.50 per day for a single person of low-moderate dependency, increasing with complexity
  • up to £153.45 per day for a high dependency couple
• Paid annual leave
• A paid comprehensive pre-work Skills Assessment program
• Paid DBS
• £315 bonus for completing Training (paid in your 1st month's pay)
• £265+ refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Opt-in private medical insurance scheme
• A route to formal qualifications (e.g. L2/L3/L5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care)
• On-going training and support from a friendly office team
• A genuine opportunity for career progression in a high-growth industry
• A friendly team of dedicated and supportive colleagues
• Work with leading edge smartphone technology: everything is simple and at the tap of a button

What does this work entail?

Our Live-in carers live with their customers in a spare bedroom. Placements can vary in length, though most people work on a rotational basis: This can be discussed at interview stage. We do not offer placements shorter than 1 full week at a time.

Every customer will have a care plan which will include personal care, food prep, medication, shopping, housework, and social support; however, our primary objective is to help them get the most out of life!

Our Live-in Care Assistants are not on duty 24 hours a day and are afforded daily 2-hour breaks (covered by the local team where their customer cannot be left unattended). Live-in Care Assistants are not routinely on-call throughout the night but are expected to be able to retire once their customer is settled.

Our Live-in carers are not self-employed; we are the employer, and we undertake all obligations regarding tax, insurance, and training. Our Live-in Care Assistants also benefit from support and regular visits from a designated Supervisor only a few miles away.

Who are we looking for?

You need to be calm and patient with an ability to think on your feet and remain professional in occasionally stressful situations; you must respect the customer’s privacy and right to make their own choices; but above all, you need to be 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people.

You must have at least 1 year’s previous experience in Home Care (or other healthcare role, such as Nursing). Every successful applicant undergoes a thorough pre-work training program and receives on-going training and support throughout the duration of their employment.

You must have a strong grasp of English (reading, writing, speaking) and pass cleanly through an Enhanced Criminal Record (DBS) check.

We operate in South East London and North West Kent, so candidates should ideally be based in the South East region, though applicants from further afield will be considered.

You must have a British passport, a British Ancestry Visa, or the right to work in the UK.

Anyone who does not genuinely care about the welfare of vulnerable people will not be suitable for this role.