Live-in Care Assistant

The Good Care Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided during a live‑i

Free DBS/PVG (where applicable)

Funded Level 2 and Level 3 care quals

Paid induction training

Refer-a-Friend up to £500

Travel expenses covered

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Good Care Group is recruiting experienced Live-In Care Assistants for temporary Christmas placements across England and Scotland, from 1 November 2026 to 1 February 2027. You will provide one-to-one care in clients’ homes, ensuring safety, comfort and independence during the placement.

Training runs 9–13 November 2026. Benefits include accommodation, DBS/PVG, funded care qualifications, travel expenses, and progression opportunities. Scotland roles include pension and EAP.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and professional approach.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Availability for temporary placements between 1 Nov 2026 and 1 Feb 2027.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one care in the client’s home.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meals and nutrition.
• Support medication, mobility and personal care.
• Help clients stay independent and manage daily routines.

Skills

Caring & reliable

Driving licence (preferred)

UK work rights

Good English

Education

Six months professional care experience

Job description

Live-In Care Assistant

England & Scotland | Up To £980 Per week | Short-Term and Respite Placements

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS

The Good Care Group is recruiting experienced Live-In Care Assistants for temporary Christmas placements across England and Scotland between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.

Use your care experience to provide high-quality, one-to-one support to people who want to remain safely and independently in their own homes this Christmas.

TRAINING

You must be available to attend training from 9–13 November 2026.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Up to £980 per week
• 24/7/365 support from an experienced central team
• Accommodation provided while on placement
• Career development opportunities
• Free DBS or PVG, depending on location
• Funded Level 2 and Level 3 care qualifications
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid induction training
• Refer-a-Friend rewards of up to £500
• Travel expenses covered while on placement
• Scotland roles also include bank holiday enhancements, a buddy scheme and online Carer Community, company pension and Employee Assistance Programme.

YOUR ROLE

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will live in your client’s home during an agreed placement and provide personalised one-to-one care based around their individual needs, routines and preferences.

• Companionship and emotional support
• Household tasks and shopping
• Meals and nutrition
• Medication support
• Mobility support
• Personal care
• Supporting appointments and everyday routines
• Supporting clients to remain as independent as possible

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A caring, reliable and professional approach
• A driving licence is preferred
• A minimum of six months’ professional care experience
• Availability for temporary placements between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027
• Availability to attend training from 9–13 November 2026
• Confidence living in a client’s home during an agreed placement
• Good spoken and written English
• The right to work in the UK

WHY THE GOOD CARE GROUP?

• Among The Top-Performing Care Providers - The Good Care Group is recognised as being among the top 3% of care providers in the UK.
• Award-Winning Care - Join an organisation recognised for the quality of its care, training and culture.
• Fully Managed Service - Our carers are directly employed, trained and supported by The Good Care Group.
• Highly Rated In Scotland - Our Scottish service has achieved Very Good ratings for Quality of Care and Support and Quality of Staffing from the Care Inspectorate.
• Outstanding Rated Care In England - The Good Care Group has achieved an Outstanding CQC rating across all five areas of inspection – Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
• Professional Carer Training - Our carers receive structured in-house training, with additional development available for more complex care needs.
• Specialist Expertise - Our in-house teams include experienced clinicians and dementia-care specialists who support carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.