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Live-In Care Assistant – Female

Buckingham Home Care Ltd | Buckingham, Oxford & Surrounding Areas

Buckingham Home Care is looking for an experienced, compassionate and reliable Female Live-In Care Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 care and support to a client in their own home.

This role is ideal for an experienced carer who is confident supporting individuals with complex care needs while promoting independence, dignity and quality of life.

About the Role

• Location: Buckingham and surrounding areas.
• Position: Live-In Care Assistant.
• Working Pattern: Live-in placements with agreed breaks, rest periods and time off.
• Employment Type: Full-time opportunities available.
• Accommodation: Provided during live-in placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to the client's individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Support safe mobility, transfers and repositioning in accordance with individual care plans and occupational therapy guidance.
• Assist with medication administration or prompting, in line with training and company procedures.
• Support with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration and light household duties.
• Provide companionship, emotional reassurance and support with daily activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
• Maintain professional boundaries and consistent routines, particularly when supporting individuals with complex emotional or behavioural needs.
• Recognise and report any changes in the client's health, wellbeing or care requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily care records and communicate effectively with the wider care team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in live-in care or supporting adults with complex care needs.
• Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, mobility limitations or mental health conditions.
• A compassionate, patient and professional approach.
• Confidence working independently within a client's home.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, moving and handling, medication support and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and established routines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred, depending on the placement.
• Female applicants required for placements where this is an established and lawful occupational requirement.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay, discussed during recruitment.
• Accommodation provided during placements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced management and care coordination team.
• Regular communication and ongoing support throughout placements.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.

Right to Work

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated and experienced Live-In Care Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you.

Join Buckingham Home Care and help us deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care in the comfort of our clients' homes.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £700.00-£800.00 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person