Live-in Care Assistant - Frome

Would you like to work for a company that truly values and respects every member of the care team? We are one of the only companies in this area that has been rated OUTSTANDING by CQC in the “Well Led” category.

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. We assist our customers to maintain their independence and lifestyle, whilst remaining safe in their own homes.

As a Live-in Carer at Bluebird Care Mendip you can expect:

• Paid Holiday
• Flexible Live-in shifts
• Cash benefits towards everyday healthcare costs
• Job satisfaction
• Career progression opportunities
• Professional training and qualifications such as Dementia Care, End of Life and Common Health Conditions as well as Health & Social Care Diplomas
• Local support from the dedicated office team and supervisor

Key Responsibilities include assisting, enabling and mobilising, providing personal care, providing food and refreshment, bed making, laundry and domestic duties, socialising and companionship, administering medication and contributing to record keeping.

Key Requirements:

• Long term commitment required to provide live-in care
• Be caring and friendly with excellent communication skills
• Professional and dedicated
• You must be able to hold a lively conversation in English.
• Have 3 suitable references (professional and/or educational)
• Be prepared to go through necessary personal background checks
• Be fluent in English both written and verbal
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• It is desirable to have a driving licence

Experience as a live-in Carer is desirable but not essential providing you are happy to undertake full training - which is paid for.  Interested? Apply today with your CV ensuring your contact details are up to date.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent