Bluebird Care
Live-in Care Assistant
Live-in Care Assistant at Bluebird Care, based in Flitwick, East of England, paying £1,458 - £2,960 per week. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £1,458 - £2,960 per week
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Flitwick, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Care Assistant
- DBS check
About 131% above the going rate for care assistant
Reference 2960
About the role
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Apply for this job Manage my job alerts Live-in Care AssistantJob Reference bluebirdcare/TP/1458/2960
Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Salary: Plus Travel & Food Location: Flitwick Closing Date: 25/11/2026 Job Category: Care DeliveryJob Introduction
Are you looking for a new start? A fresh challenge with a genuine opportunity to make a difference within your local community? Full training is given however and good understanding of running a home and a passion for cooking good quality home cooked meals is essential. We support adults in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a residential care home.
If looking after people is within your nature and you are prepared to live in someone else’s house for a specified time, then this could be the perfect role for you. We are currently looking for Live In Carers to join our team at Bluebird Care Central Bedfordshire.
It is essential that all of our Live In Carers:
- Have authorisation to work in the UK without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer (we cannot offer this).
- Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
- Are able to live with clients in their own homes for periods of time
In return we offer our Live In Carers:
- £800 per week PLUS meal allowance
- Full comprehensive training and shadowing
- CRB/DBS check paid for
- Work smartphone provided if required
- Paid holiday
- Attendance bonus paid annually before Christmas
- Ongoing support and encouraged progression
Being one of our Care Assistants requires a mix of practical skills, emotional intelligence and a caring nature. Here are the key skills we look for:
- Compassion & Empathy – Understanding and caring for others with kindness
- Patience & Understanding – Supporting individuals with different needs and challenges
- Communication Skills – Clear and effective communication with customers, families and healthcare professionals
- Observational Skills – Noticing changes in a person’s health, mood or behaviour
- Time Management – Organising visits and completing tasks efficiently.
If the above sounds like you, then apply today to be a Healthcare Assistant and we will be in touch shortly!
Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions
Job Types: Full-time
DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Apply for this jobReference: 2960 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Bluebird Care
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