Live-in Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Southend and Rochford are currently looking to expand their growing Live in Care team.

We are looking for people who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference to other people’s lives, and want a career they can be proud of.

We know that providing care full time is a huge commitment, and to ensure we assist you to reach your full potential we will provide you with the very best support.

Personal attributes

Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support

Dedicated to non-discriminatory care practice. This means respecting people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. 

Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and to follow instructions

Excellent time keeper and reliable

Good hygiene practice, including personal hygiene and a smart appearance

Good level of stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job

Knowledge and understanding

General understanding of the needs of people who require care and support

Respect for the rights of our customers. Understanding the importance of giving the best possible care and support centered on the individual needs and wishes of each customer 

Understanding about the importance of confidentiality and what this means as a live in care assistant

Experience and skills

Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with customers, their families, Bluebird Care staff and other social and health care professionals

Ability to give care and support to customers with all aspects of their daily living. To always respect their dignity, privacy and choices, be non-judgmental and promote their independence.

Good organisational skills, so that customers receive the services that they expect

Ability to use own initiative and work alone or as part of a team especially in an emergency

Numerical skills to support customers in managing their money and buying shopping or paying bills when requested to do so

Ability to keep written records in clear English about the care and support given to each customer including help with medicines

Ability and willingness to follow Bluebird Care’s policies, procedures and instructions and to participate in training

Additional requirements

All staff are expected to meet regulatory training standards. Live in care assistants must attend initial induction training with Bluebird Care before providing care and support to our customers. During the first 12 weeks you will continue to receive on the job and classroom based training to help you fully understand your role. You must be willing to participate in ongoing training so you can continue to give good and safe care and support. 

You will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)

The benefits of joining Bluebird Care Essex are many and varied, and include:

· A care at home company that values and supports their staff

· Comprehensive & Free training with ongoing support

· Travel or fuel allowance

· Carer of the month and year awards

· Healthcare for you and up to 5 children

· Flexible hours

· Holiday Pay

· Company pension scheme

· Opportunity for career progression and management training

· Staff well being days – innovative system for undertaking health checks you