Live-in Care Assistant (St Erth)

Live-in Care Assistant – Driver | St Erth | £130 per day

Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We help people live safely, happily and independently in the homes they love, and we are proud of the difference our Support Workers make every day.

We are looking for a caring, confident Live-in Care Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a young gentleman in his own home near St Erth. This is a lovely, active placement. He enjoys getting out and about, watching cricket and spending time with friends, and you will help him do just that.

What you will do

• Support him with personal care, moving and positioning
• Prepare meals and help with nutrition
• Support with medication, following his care plan
• Keep his home clean and comfortable
• Drive his adapted van to appointments, social activities and days out
• Offer companionship and encourage his independence, choice and routine

What you get

• £130 per day
• Rolling 2 weeks on, 1 week off rota
• Accommodation provided while on placement
• Food allowance provided
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Support from a local Bluebird Care manager, plus 24/7 on-call support
• Staff referral incentive

What you need

• Previous care experience (essential)
• A full UK driving licence, as you will drive the customer's adapted van
• Confidence giving personal care and following a care plan
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to work some unsocial hours to support social activities
• The right to work in the UK

This is more than a job. It is a chance to bring real purpose, fun and dignity to someone's life.

Due to the personal care needs of our customer, this vacancy is open to female applicants only. This is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. DBS checks and references will be carried out in line with government regulations and recruitment best practice. Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall is an equal opportunities employer.

If this sounds like you, apply today. We would love to hear from you.