Live In Care Assistant


Company:	Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited
Salary:	£875.28 to £876.28 a week
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Surbiton, KT6 7RF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title:

Live-in Care Assistant

Location:

Surbiton (KT6)

Pay:

£875.28 per week

Shifts:

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Contract:

Full-time

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you'll support vulnerable individuals in their own homes, helping them to live safely, independently, and with dignity. You'll assist with a range of tasks, from personal care to emotional support and everyday activities.

Service User Specifics:

You will be supporting a gentleman in his 60s whose facial expressions will often tell you how he is feeling. He loves watching DVDs and enjoys watching TV in his bedroom after dinner. The client has Down syndrome, learning difficulties, epilepsy, and requires catheter care. We are looking for someone who is engaging, proactive, and genuinely eager to spend quality time with him, encouraging and supporting his daily routines and activities.

Benefits:

Full theoretical and practical training to support skills and development

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing support from Office Team, Registered Managers, and Clinical Nursing staff

Weekly pay (PAYE or umbrella options available)

Your responsibilities will include

Personal care (washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting)

Catheter care and epilepsy support

Mobility and manual handling support

Meal preparation (including supporting with breakfast) and feeding assistance

Encouraging and participating in daily routines and engaging activities

Companionship and proactive emotional support

Monitoring and recording vital signs (after training)

Medication support (where trained)

Household tasks (cleaning, laundry)

Following care plans and reporting changes or concerns

Who We're Looking For

A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.

An engaging, proactive individual willing to spend quality time and build rapport with the client.

Right to work in the UK ( We do not offer sponsorship)

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?

You'll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.

How to Apply

: Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.

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