Home Carer & Live In Carer

Good Oaks Home Care; New Milton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid DBS Check

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Career Progression

Blue Light Card

Job summary

GoodOaks Homecare New Forest is hiring caring Care Professionals for visiting and live-in care roles. We offer competitive hourly rates, live-in pay, and flexible options with paid training and DBS support.

Join a supportive team in the New Forest area, with opportunities for professional progression and a focus on high-quality, person-centered care at clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• We are looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Care Professionals to join our friendly team.
• You must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming
• Supporting with mobility and transfers
• Medication support and monitoring health conditions
• Preparing meals according to dietary needs
• Light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and errands
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting clients with outings, appointments and activities
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided
• Creating a safe, comfortable and positive home environment

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Independence

DBS check

UK work entitlement

Job description

Visiting & Live-In Care Professionals – GoodOaks Homecare New Forest

Full-time & Part-time Opportunities | Visiting: £12.75–£13.50 per hour + Mileage | Flexible: £15.75 per hour | Live-In: £900 per week | Paid Training | Paid DBS

Please note: We do not have any Certificates of Sponsorship available at this time and therefore do not accept applications from candidates requiring one.

Join Our Award-Winning Care Team

GoodOaks Homecare New Forest is a leading provider of visiting and live-in home care. We’re proud to provide high-quality, person-centred care while making sure our Care Professionals feel supported, valued and rewarded for the amazing work they do.

We’re looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Care Professionals to join our friendly team in the New Forest.

Whether you’re looking for visiting care or the rewarding experience of live-in care, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Visiting Care: £12.75–£13.50 per hour + mileage

• Live-In Care: £900 per week

• Flexible or guaranteed hours for visiting care (Flexible hours paid at £15.75 per hour)

• Travel expenses for live-in placements, with up to £20 contributed per placement

• Paid training, including induction and ongoing development

• Paid enhanced DBS check

• Holiday pay and pension contributions

• Career progression and support with qualifications, including Level 3 Diplomas in Health & Social Care

• A supportive, proactive and understanding management team

• Blue Light Card and exclusive staff discounts

• Birthday Gift Voucher, Optical & Dental Subsidy and other great employee benefits

• Competitive refer-a-friend scheme

Your Role as a Care Professional:

Whether providing visiting or live-in care, you’ll support clients to remain independent and enjoy the best possible quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming

• Supporting with mobility and transfers

• Medication support and monitoring health conditions

• Preparing meals according to dietary needs

• Light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and errands

• Providing companionship and emotional support

• Supporting clients with outings, appointments and activities

• Maintaining accurate records of care provided

• Creating a safe, comfortable and positive home environment

Visiting Care

As a Visiting Care Professional, you’ll travel to clients’ homes to provide care and support during scheduled visits. This is a great option if you’re looking for flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle.

Live-In Care

As a Live-In Care Professional, you’ll live in the client's home and provide ongoing support throughout the placement. You’ll help with daily routines, household tasks and personal care while providing companionship and helping the client maintain their independence.

Why Join GoodOaks?

Make a difference:

Build meaningful relationships with clients and make a genuine difference to their lives every day.

Personal growth:

Gain valuable experience, learn new skills and develop your career in care.

Supportive team:

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team, with management always available to help.

Training & development:

No previous care experience? That’s okay! We provide full training and ongoing development to help you feel confident in your role.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and dependable

• Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care

• Good communicators who enjoy building relationships

• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

• Legally entitled to work in the UK

For Visiting Care

• A valid UK driving licence

• Use of your own car

• Two references are required

For Live-In Care

• Previous care experience is preferred, ideally around six months or more

• Experience as a domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar is welcomed

• You’ll need to be comfortable helping manage the home, including cooking, cleaning and shopping

Inclusion Matters to Us

At GoodOaks, we believe everyone deserves to feel respected, valued and supported. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences.

We offer a supportive working environment, diverse and dynamic team, flexible hours where possible, opportunity to develop your skills and a fully supported and rewardising developing option with an opportunity to join some of the leading providers in the care sector.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time (Flexible)

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Referral programme

• Paid training

• Holiday pay

• Career progression opportunities

Experience:

• Live-in Care: 6 months experience preferred

Language:

• English required

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence required for Visiting Care

Pay: £12.75-£15.75 per hour

Work Location: In person