Live-In Care Assistant

Live-in Care Assistants – Earn from £122.25 up to £163.80 per day + Paid Leave

Location: South East London, Bromley & North West Kent (Bluebird Care Lewisham & Southwark)

Bluebird Care is one of the UK’s largest and most respected providers of privately funded Home Care and Live-in Care . We’re currently recruiting Live-in Care Assistants to provide compassionate, high-quality support that enables vulnerable adults to live safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes.

Bluebird Care Lewisham & Southwark is part of three local franchises covering South East London, Bromley and North West Kent . Our live-in team work across our 3 offices to ensure that our Live-in Carers enjoy consistent, ongoing placements and plenty of work opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates:

  • From £122.25 per day for a single customer (low to moderate dependency)

  • Up to £163.80 per day for a high-dependency couple

• Paid annual leave

• Paid DBS check

• £336 training completion bonus (paid in your first month’s salary)

• £265+ refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Company pension scheme

• Optional private medical insurance

• Funded formal qualifications (L2, L3, L5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care)

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Friendly, supportive office team and dedicated Live-in Care community

• Genuine career progression opportunities in a growing, high-demand sector

• Smartphone technology to make your work simple and efficient

About the Role

As a Live-in Care Assistant , you’ll live in the customer’s home (in a private bedroom) and provide day-to-day care and companionship. Placements vary in length, but most carers work on a rotational basis , which can be discussed during interview.

Each customer has an individualised care plan tailored to their needs, which may include:

• Personal care and medication support

• Meal preparation and shopping

• Household tasks and light cleaning

• Companionship and emotional support

• Encouraging independence and social engagement

Above all, your goal is to help each person live their best possible life at home .

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking caring, reliable individuals who are passionate about improving quality of life for others. You’ll need to:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and patience

• Be organised and trustworthy

• Have excellent communication skills

• Hold the right to work in the UK

Bluebird Care Lewisham & Southwark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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