Live in Care Assistant (Zero hour contract)

Bluebirdcarecareers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking a Live in Care Assistant in Oxford. The role requires a compassionate and attentive individual to provide personalized care to clients, assisting with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication support. You will receive full training and be part of a friendly, supportive team. The position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while ensuring their comfort at home.

Benefits

Expert training

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate approach to care.
• Great communication skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to follow care plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support customers with medication management.
• Carry out light housekeeping duties.
• Act as a dependable and friendly presence.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Live in Care Assistant (Zero hour contract)

£800 to £1050 per week | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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 Assistant to join our Live in Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Live in Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal prep, preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• EAP and benefits with YuLife

Requirements

• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided

Full time salaried hours available

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes 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 Oxford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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