Live-in Care Assistant - North Tyneside

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Live-in Care Assistants to join their dedicated team in North Tyneside. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of the elderly and vulnerable, providing personal care and companionship in the comfort of their own homes. With a supportive environment and full training provided, you will build meaningful relationships while ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients. Enjoy a structured work pattern and various benefits, including a referral scheme and paid annual leave. If you have a heart for care and excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Company pension

Referral programme

Fully paid induction

Uniform provided

Supportive working environment

Shadowing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving preferred, especially with elderly.
• Excellent spoken English required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care tasks and meal preparation.
• Monitor clients' well-being and report changes promptly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Caregiving

Independence Support

Education

Health & Social Care Qualifications

Tools

Care Certificate

Job description

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Client:

Bluebird Care

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Providing Quality Care

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY FORM OF SP0NS0RSHIP.

Whether you have previous Care industry experience or have helped to care for elderly family and friends, consider joining our growing team of Live-In Carers today!

Salary - £850 per week inclusive of food

Work Pattern - One week on, One week off

At Bluebird Care, we ensure the safety and wellbeing of the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their homes as an alternative to residential care homes.

We currently have opportunities for Live-In Carers to join us in North Tyneside & North Northumberland.

Being a Live-in Carer offers a real sense of purpose and immense job satisfaction. You will enjoy the special privilege of living in a customer's home, keeping them safe and comfortable.

You will use your excellent communication skills to build unique relationships with people from all walks of life with different backgrounds and needs, lifestyles, personalities, and cultures. Please note - we require you to have excellent spoken English for this role.

We provide full training, support and ongoing opportunities to our amazing team of Live-in Carers. The role of a Live-in Carer is similar to other Care roles with one notable exception, you are not a visitor, but a key part of the household.

Our Live-In Carers benefit from:

• Paid annual leave
• £400 referral scheme for introducing new carers (T&C’s apply)
• Fully paid induction in line with the Care Certificate
• Uniform provided
• Access to Health & Social Care qualifications
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Shadowing programme with experienced Healthcare Assistants to ensure you are comfortable with your role and responsibilities

Duties include:

• Assisting the customer with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, bathing and toileting.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming and changing bed linen.
• Assisting in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of customers.
• Accompany customers to medical appointments, shopping trips etc.
• Observe, monitor and record clients physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to the office.
• Encourage customers to remain as independent as possible.
• Support with medication.
• Assisting customers with meal preparation/fluids.
• Support customers with social activities, also companionship.

Live-in Care is such a rewarding career. Our team are driven, resilient and compassionate people, who empower our customers to live independently and safely in the community.

Care to join us? To progress with this role please Apply Now.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Physical Setting:

• Live-in

Shift:

• Day shift
• Do you currently live in the North East?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle (required)
• right to work in the UK WITHOUT any sponsorship requirements (required)