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Live-in Care Assistant Edinburgh

£914.97 per week

Live-in Care Assistant Location: Edinburgh

£914.97 per week up to £1054.97 | Expert training provided | Live-in role with paid breaks for Non Drivers or Drivers

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Live-In Care Expert to join our  Bluebird Care Team  who will help us set the standard.

Being a Live-in Care Expert is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference every day. You’ll live in the home of one of our customers, supporting them with everyday tasks and personal needs so they can enjoy their life with dignity, independence, and companionship. 

If you’re passionate about providing the best care, enjoy working as a team, and are ready to take the next step in your career, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Live-in Care Expert, your key responsibilities will include:
  • Deliver personal care that’s tailored to the customer and encourages their independence
  • Assist with personal care like washing, dressing, toileting and mobility
  • Manage their medication and prep their meals
  • Take care of household tasks like laundry, cleaning, shopping and errands
  • Support customers in staying connected to their community through social activities, hobbies, and visits from loved ones
  • Offer comfort and care through illness, hospital visits, or end-of-life care
  • Work independently while staying connected with our care team for support and guidance  

Benefits

  • £914.97 per week up to £1054.97
  • Paid breaks and accommodation while on placement
  • Full induction and expert training, with continued learning and development
  • Ongoing supervision and 24/7 support from our dedicated team
  • Flexible working patterns (often 1-3 weeks on, followed by breaks)
  • Pension scheme and travel expense reimbursement
  • Food Allowance on placements
  • Wellness in-house coach
  • Wellness App and counselling

Requirements

  • A kind and caring nature
  • Ability to live with customers for agreed shifts
  • Follow care plans and Bluebird Care Policies
  • Commit to training, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Have a Right to Work in the UK
  • Previous experience is beneficial but not necessary
  • Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle can be advantageous but not necessary

If you care deeply and want to give the highest quality of care, at Bluebird Care, we make sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care Edinburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PVG  checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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