Live-in Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Job Description
£200 new starter bonus, £100 referral bonus and get paid up to £1057 per week. Previous experience preferred but not essential; full training provided for free.
As a 1st 4 Healthcare live-in carer, you will be responsible for working independently and unsupervised in the client’s home, and so the ability to cope with various degrees of dependency and medical needs is paramount. Not only must you be a competent carer, but you should also be able to fit in seamlessly with our clients' home life. With an excellent disposition, you will have the ability to become a friend and companion to your clients'.
The client is located in Blackpool, Lancashire. So it would be a great advantage if you are located in Blackpool as there would be additional hours available.
We offer full care certificate training, support and a genuine career pathway to help you fulfil your potential as a Live-in Carer.
What do you get?
- Up to £1057 per week for our most qualified staff and high needs clients although, it would normally range from £100 - £151 per day (we pay monthly)
- £200 new starter bonus*
- £100 refer-a-friend bonus*
- Enhanced bank holiday pay rates up to double time
- Access to a dedicated Care Manager at all times
- 24x7 on call support for emergencies
- Pension scheme and 28 days’ holiday pay pro-rata
What we need from you:
- A caring, empathetic and compassionate nature
- Dedication, commitment and reliability
- Some flexibility as you will be supporting people in their own homes
- Good written and spoken communication skills including fluency in English
- Having a valid driving licence for use in the UK is an advantage but not essential
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be employed on a self-employed basis.
Whether you are already a live-in carer, care assistant or work in Hospitality, Retail, Travel, Education or similar we can offer you one of the most rewarding experiences by becoming a part of 1st 4 Healthcare team. Apply now to begin your journey as a live-in carer.
Contact us on 01772 283441 or email us on recruitment@1st4healthcare.co.uk
*conditions apply to qualify for New Starter Bonus and Refer-a-Friend Bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £100.00-£151.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blackpool, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Live in care assistant Blackpool
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Live-in Care Assistant roles across 1st 4 Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £19 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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