Live‑In Care Assistant – Stafford
Company: Empowering U Healthcare
Locations: Stafford (ST19)
Pay: £139 per day (£129 + £10 daily food allowance)
Job Types: Full‑Time & Part‑Time | Live‑In
Join Our Caring Team – Make a Real Difference
Empowering U Healthcare is a specialist provider delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care for individuals with complex health and social needs. We are currently recruiting Live‑In Care Assistants to support clients in the Stafford and Nottingham areas.
This role is ideal for compassionate, reliable carers who want to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in someone's life.
About the Role
You will be supporting individuals in their own homes with complex needs, including:
* Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome
* Mental health support needs
Placements are live‑in, typically on a weekly basis, and may include access to adapted vehicles for community outings. Some clients have pets in the home.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking
* Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers
* Assist with medication administration, nebulisers, and seizure management where required
* Support daily living tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping
* Encourage independence, companionship, and community engagement
* Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing
* Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans
* Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and internal teams
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 6 months UK‑based care experience (essential)
* Compassionate, patient, and person‑centred approach
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
* Full UK driving licence preferred (essential for some placements)
* Comfortable working in clients' homes, including those with pets
* Basic IT skills for documentation
* Fluency in English
* Enhanced DBS check required
What We Offer
* £139 per day (£129 daily rate + £10 food allowance)
* Flexible working – full‑time or part‑time live‑in placements
* Comprehensive nurse‑led training, face‑to‑face sessions, and NVQ enrolment
* Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Employee benefits including:
o Pension scheme
o Holiday pay
o Training bonus
o Free flu jabs
o Health & wellbeing programme
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