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Becoming a Live-in Carer

Our exceptional team of Bright Carers deliver award-winning, in-home care and companionship. Becoming a Live-in Care Assistant with us can give you a rewarding and fulfilling career in care bringing joy and purpose into people’s later years.

As a salaried Live-in Carer and companion, you will live side by side with your client in their home to provide care and companionship. As well as everyday tasks, you will have time to build a nurturing relationship, doing things like reading the papers, crafting, or drinking tea in the garden with your client.

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Live-in Care Assistant job description

As a Bright Care live-in companion, you will work in a small team to look after your client. We offer live-in care work and dementia live-in carer jobs. Supporting your client includes:

  • Assisting with personal care, such as getting up, washing, dressing, and going to the toilet.
  • Helping with light housekeeping, such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
  • Going on outings (food shopping, social events, appointments).
  • Providing ongoing companionship.
  • Assisting with medications or picking up prescriptions.
  • Writing daily reports.

Full Live-in Care Assistant job description and downloadable PDF.

If you would like to know more, read Andrea’s story about her experience as a live-in Carer.

Responsibilities

As a Bright Care carer, you will provide care and companionship for our elderly clients in the comfort of their own home. Some of your duties will involve:

Soul focus companionship

Providing friendly companionship.

Support with personal hygiene

Assisting clients with personal care.

Light household duties

Helping with light housekeeping.

Supporting clients to continue interacting with outside world

Assisting with outings.

Focussing on improving health

Supporting clients with taking medication.

Meaningful relationships

Assisting clients with walking, mobility, and light exercise.

Home cooked meals

Planning and preparing meals.

Team of care managers and branch managers

Writing updates in the communication book after each visit.

We are registered with SSSC, Care inspectorate and CQC

Monitoring and paying attention to the overall welfare of clients and reporting any changes or concerns to the office.

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Forming positive relationships with family members and friends who also have an input into the daily life of your clients.

Overnight support

During sleepover packages, you will be required to assist clients throughout the night.

What we look for in our care workers

  • People who bring out the best in others.
  • Empathy and patience.
  • Commitment and reliability.
  • Good verbal and written communication.
  • Proof of right to work in the UK.
  • To pass the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
  • A driving licence and car are essential.

Our Branch Managers Natalie and Laura share what they look for when recruiting Care Assistants.

Being part of the team involves other benefits too:

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First-class training and ongoing development, delivered by our Bright Care Training Academy.

Contract

A contract with a guaranteed working pattern agreed in advance with your Care Manager.

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Good work-life balance. You can choose not to do extra shifts on your weeks off.

Mileage paid

All mileage paid, as well as covered public transport cost.

Different contracts to suit you

A contribution of up to £100 towards travel between Scotland and England if required.

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Accrued paid holidays.

Find out more

To find out more about our jobs in care please click here or contact our recruitment team on 0330 024 1431.

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