Job Description
Make a Difference as a Live-In Care Assistant in Glasgow, Ayrshire & Edinburgh!
Are you passionate about making a real impact on someone s life by providing compassionate, reliable care?
Our client is looking for dedicated Live-In Care Assistants to join their team across Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Edinburgh. In this role, you will live in the customer s home, supporting them with day-to-day tasks to ensure they enjoy the highest quality of life. This is a rewarding and fulfilling role, where you ll work independently with pre-arranged breaks when your services are not required.
Why you ll love this role:
- Meaningful Work: You ll make a tangible difference in the lives of those you care for by providing personalised, essential support.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a caring, professional team that values your contribution and supports your growth.
- Comprehensive Training: You ll receive thorough training to ensure you provide top-quality care and support.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, safe, and reliable care tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each customer.
- Respect each customer s choices, promote their dignity, and support their independence.
- Build strong relationships with customers, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow house rules and respect the customer s privacy and home environment.
- Traveling across Ayrshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh to support client s needs.
Your Daily Impact:
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
- Help manage medication, including ordering prescriptions and ensuring they re taken as needed.
- Support with eating and drinking, including meal planning, preparation, and serving.
- Use aids and equipment safely while maintaining the customer s dignity.
- Carry out general housework, including cleaning, laundry, and tidying up.
- Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities to promote their well-being.
- Provide care and support during temporary or terminal illnesses, including end-of-life care and hospital appointments.
Recording and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in the customer s condition, and any concerns.
- Promptly report any emergencies, incidents, or safeguarding matters.
- Ensure customer information is always secure and confidential.
Our ideal candidate:
- You are kind, compassionate, and have a genuine desire to help others.
- You have excellent communication skills and can stay organised in a busy role.
- You re capable of working independently but also enjoy being part of a supportive team.
- You are committed to providing respectful, non-discriminatory care in every situation.
- You must be willing to work in Glasgow, Ayrshire and Edinburgh
Join our client s today!
If you re ready to start a fulfilling career as a Live-In Care Assistant, apply now and become a valued member of our client s team in Glasgow, Ayrshire, or Edinburgh. We look forward to welcoming you!
Details at a Glance:
- Competitive Salary: £900 – £1,000 per week, based on experience.
- Shift Patterns: 1 week on 1 week off, 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
Maximum stay is 4 weeks on – 1 week off - Location: Providing care in customers’ homes in Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Edinburgh.
- Generous Holiday: 28 days annual leave
Please note that applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer visa sponsorship.
