Ashridge Home Care

Live In Care Assistant

Milton Keynes
£854 – £1.1k/wk
Posted about 1 month ago

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Live In Care Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties Salary: Up to £1,050 per week At our heart, we deliver the kind of high-quality care we'd want for our own loved ones. We focus on helping individuals remain happily in the homes and communities they cherish. If you're a compassionate and experienced carer passionate about making a positive impact, and you want to be part of a company that truly values you, we'd love to hear from you. We are proud to be CQC Rated 'Outstanding' for Caring—a true testament to our commitment to nurturing our carers and celebrating every success. Our carers consistently tell us they appreciate our reliable, professional, and proactive approach, along with our excellent training and thoughtful client-carer matching that ensures a harmonious and rewarding experience. Why you'll love being part of our team: Excellent pay: earn £854 - £1,050 per week, with double pay on bank holidays Rewarding bonuses: get a £5 daily client happiness bonus and up to £300 for every friend you refer! We’re invested in your growth: paid induction, care certificate, and ongoing support for level 2 & 3 diplomas in health and social care Dedicated support: your own care manager and a friendly office team always ready to help Prioritising your well-being: an Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support Award-winning culture: join a team rated 5 stars for culture and management (Indeed) and recognised for live-in care expertise (Home Care Awards) Benefits package including paid holidays, NEST pension scheme, client referral scheme, Blue Light Card About the role: As a live-in care assistant, you'll live in a client's home for a period of two weeks or more, providing dedicated, personalised support. This vital role allows our clients to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Your responsibilities will typically include: Assisting with daily routines like washing and dressing Preparing meals, light housekeeping, and running errands Companionship, engaging in activities, and providing emotional support Prompting medication and monitoring general well-being Every client is unique, so your duties will be tailored to their specific needs and care plan. You'll have dedicated breaks and your own private space within the home to rest. It's about providing consistent, high-quality care that truly makes a difference. What you'll bring to the role: We're looking for compassionate and experienced carers who share our values of trust, compassion, respect, and knowledge. To thrive in this role, you'll need: At least two years of professional care experience in a live-in, domiciliary, care assistant, support worker, or personal healthcare assistant role A strong understanding of dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's disease Experience with end-of-life (EOL) care is also a plus We do not offer Visa Sponsorship or Certificates of Sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

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Skills

Dementia care
Stroke care
Parkinson's disease care
End-of-life care
Personal care
Meal preparation
Housekeeping
Medication prompting
Emotional support
Companionship
Safeguarding
Care planning