Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer

AWD online; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Plymouth is seeking a Live-In Care Support Worker. You will provide personal care, companionship, and support for clients in their homes. Ideal candidates should have experience in care settings and a commitment to supporting vulnerable adults. The role offers competitive weekly rates and benefits including food allowance and training support.

Benefits

Food allowance

Double time on bank holidays

Training and development

Paid travel and mileage

Free Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a care home, hospital, or community care setting.
• Ability to keep accurate records and engage effectively with clients.
• Committed to supporting vulnerable adults.
• Valid proof to work in the UK: passport, settled/pre-settled status, or visa.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Support with meal planning and cooking.
• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support.
• Follow care plans and administer medication (training provided).
• Accompany clients to healthcare visits and outings.
• Ensure household tasks and light cleaning are completed.
• Encourage clients to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Skills

Experience in care

Good communication

Reliable and responsible

Flexibility to travel

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

Live‑In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer

Salary: £700 – £900 per week plus benefits.

Location: Plymouth, Devon, South West England.

Job type: Full‑Time or Part‑Time, Permanent hours available.

Working hours: Flexible hours available.

About Us

1-2-1 Live in Care is an independent care provider specialising in personalised live‑in care across the South West of England. We help individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes while receiving high‑quality, tailored support.

We work closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, flexible, and respectful care. Our carers are matched to individual needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing while respecting cultural, social, and personal preferences.

Duties

• Provide personal care: Assist with washing, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Prepare meals: Support with meal planning and cooking.
• Offer companionship: Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support.
• Support with medication: Follow care plans and administer medication (training provided).
• Assist with appointments: Accompany clients to healthcare visits and outings.
• Maintain a safe environment: Ensure household tasks and light cleaning are completed.
• Promote independence: Encourage clients to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Show empathy: Demonstrate understanding, patience, and compassion in all situations.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in care: Some previous experience in a care home, hospital, or community care setting.
• Good communication: Ability to keep accurate records and engage effectively with clients.
• Reliable and responsible: Committed to supporting vulnerable adults.
• Right to work in the UK: Valid proof required, such as passport, settled/pre‑settled status, or visa.
• Flexibility to travel: Willingness to work across the South West of England.
• Driving licence (desirable): Not essential but advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: Weekly rates from £700–£900 depending on client needs.
• Food allowance: Meals provided or £56 weekly food allowance.
• Enhanced pay: Double time on bank holidays.
• Flexible placements: Choose assignments from 1–12 weeks.
• Training and development: Free induction, Care Certificate, and additional qualifications.
• Holiday and pension: 28 days’ holiday (pro‑rata) plus pension scheme.
• Travel costs: Paid travel and mileage between placements.
• Ongoing support: 24/7 on‑call management and regular rota planning.
• Perks: Free Blue Light Card (after probation) and subsidised DBS.
• Rewards: Annual bonus scheme recognising your contribution.

No Agencies Please

This role is for a Live‑In Carer. Please only apply if you’re happy working in a Live‑In role.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

Job Ref: AWDO‑P14117.

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of 1-2-1 Live in Care.