Live-in Care Worker

Bluebird Care Andover & Stockbridge; Andover; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in England seeks a Live-in Care Assistant to provide support for elderly and vulnerable individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. The role offers a competitive salary of £777-970 per week, along with full training, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. No prior experience is required.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Investment in career development up to £5,000

Health cover cashback scheme

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Contribution to DBS check

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK, with no sponsorship available.
• To be aged 18 or older.
• Driving licence and vehicle access are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Live in the customer's home for a defined period.
• Administer medication and personal care.
• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Companionship and assistance with activities.

Skills

Excellent level of English

Companionship

Personal care

Job description

Bluebird Care are proud to be rated outstanding by the CQC. A rating that was awarded to us due to the way we care for both our staff and our customers. While Bluebird Care is a national home care provider, our office is a locally owned family business, run separately to other branches.

What we do:

We're committed to keeping elderly and vulnerable people living in the comfort of their own homes, as an alternative to residential care.

Live-in care assistant responsibilities:

• Live in our customer's home for a defined period of time
• Personal care duties
• Administering medication
• Manual handling, using equipment where required
• Promoting customer health and wellbeing
• Companionship and help with activities/appointments
• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals
• Shopping and domestic tasks around the home

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
• No experience required as full training is provided
• Excellent level of English
• To be aged 18+
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, but not essential

Benefits:

• A competitive salary of £777-970 p/week
• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Significant investment in your career development (up to £5,000 within your first two years)
• A dedicated office team to support you
• Defined career pathway
• Full induction training and ongoing support
• Refer a friend (up to £325 per person)
• Refer a customer (up to £100 per customer)
• Health cover cashback scheme (over £1,000 per year)
• Hastee financial wellbeing
• Funded Blue Light Card membership
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Length of service benefit
• Vehicle repairs discounts
• Contribution to DBS check