Live-in Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Kendal; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Senior Care is seeking a Live-in Care Professional to provide compassionate, relationship-led care. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment, ensuring that you feel valued and appreciated every day. Join us in making a positive impact on people's lives.

Benefits

Double pay on bank holidays

Paid training and travel pay

Bonuses for referrals and anniversaries

MOTs paid after one year

An extra day off on your birthday

Free counselling and legal advice

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to reliable transport required.
• Experience in providing personal care is valued.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one relationship led care throughout the day.
• Assist with household chores and cooking nutritious meals.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Home care assistance

Cooking

Household chores

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Company Description

Join One of the UK’s Best Employers as a Live-in Care Professional

At Home Instead South Lakes, we do things differently. We take the time to truly care, and that’s why we’re proud to be ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!

This recognition reflects our dedication to making our team feel valued, supported, and rewarded every single day. Live-in Care isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to bring joy and independence to others.

In our WorkBuzz survey, 98% of our team recognises what sets Home Instead apart from other care companies and a staggering 96% agree that they can truly be themselves, reinforcing our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We are ratedOUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commissionand10/10 by all our lovely clients on homecare.co.uk,where we have over 70 reviews!

As a Live-in Carer you would provide one-to one relationship led care throughout the day. There are no restrictions, only compassionate care that is personal in every way, allowing people to continue to do the things they love at times that suit them in the comfort of their own homes. It’s the only way we believe care should be.

You will be making a huge impact on people’s lives every day. From helping with household chores, cooking nutritious meals, helping with dressing to taking clients to appointments and social activities……you're not just a helper; you're a lifeline, and a true companion.

Job Description

As a valued member of our family, we can offer:

• Competitive Pay: Up to £150 per day
• Double pay bank holidays
• PLUS Paid training and travel pay at £13.50 and mileage.
• Receive expert training
• Fully-funded qualifications: Earn Level 2,3 and 5 qualifications.
• Feel appreciated: We show our appreciation with bonuses—£250 for each successful employee referral and an additional £250 on your work anniversary and £500 if you have been with us 5 years and £1,000 for 10 years!
• We pay for your MOT's (after a one years service) and you receive a winter car kit!
• An extra day off on your birthday (after one years service)
• Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.
• Be Part of Our Family: Where you're not just working but belonging. With regular meet-ups, strong support from our office, and comprehensive training, we ensure everyone feels involved, valued and rewarded
• Local and national Discounts: Save on your weekly shop and at dozens of your favourite online shops so you can treat yourself - you deserve it

Additional Information

What’s next?

Apply now or call us directly on 01539 267220 and speak to Candy to find out more.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORT