Live In Carer
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We’re looking for live-in carers to join our caring community, providing exceptional care throughout Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties.
At our heart, we believe in delivering the kind of high-quality care we'd want for our own loved ones, focusing on helping individuals remain happily in the homes and communities they cherish. We're proud to be rated 'Outstanding' for Caring by the CQC, a testament to our commitment to nurturing our carers and celebrating every success, big or small.
Why join us?
Our carers consistently tell us they appreciate our reliable, professional, and proactive approach, along with our excellent training and inclusive environment. We take pride in our thoughtful matching of carers and clients, ensuring a harmonious and rewarding experience for everyone involved. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a company that genuinely cares about the little things, we'd love to hear from you.
Why you'll love being part of our team:
- Excellent pay: earn £805 - £1,015 per week, with double pay on bank holidays
- Rewarding bonuses: get a £5 daily client happiness bonus and up to £400 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.
- Department
- Live in Care
- Locations
- Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
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Competitive Rates of Pay
We recognise that it takes exceptional people to do such a demanding yet rewarding job, because of this we want to ensure we always have one of the best pay rates in the industry for both Live-In and Visiting Care. We also offer double pay on all public holidays and paid client-to-client mileage.
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Refer-A-Friend Scheme
Without good quality carers, we know that we cannot provide person-centered, bespoke care to those we support. Some of our best carers have come through our referral scheme, so with this in mind, we are offering £400 per carer referred!
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Your Personal Development
Together, we will guide and support you to develop your skills and confidence in providing high-quality care for clients, through the Induction and refreshers program, which consists of our CPD accredited online training paired with our experience lead classroom learning. We can support you with further learning, such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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Extra Support For All Staff
When joining our care team, you will have a dedicated Care Manager, Care Supervisor, and full office team to help support you throughout your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme where you can anonymously seek help, guidance, or assistance for any concerns you may have, in your work or personal life.
Our Culture
At Ashridge Home Care, we have worked hard to create a culture that we are proud of, where our staff and clients feel valued and respected, and are at the centre of everything we do. Our drive is to deliver the service that we would want for ourselves or our family members, should we ever need help in our own home. If you are looking to work for a company who genuinely cares about and supports their staff as much as their clients, we are the organisation for you.
About Ashridge Home Care
Ashridge Home Care is one of the leading providers of Live-In and Hourly Care in Buckinghamshire.