Live-In Carer

Bright Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Live-in Carers to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives. With a focus on character and a commitment to development, the company provides first-class training through its Bright Care Academy. Employees enjoy paid holidays, a pension scheme, and recognition awards, making it a rewarding career choice. If you are empathetic, reliable, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Annual staff recognition awards

Contribution for return flight

Qualifications

• Kind, joyful, and determined individuals who bring out the best in others.
• Good verbal and written communication in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Support older people to lead fulfilling lives.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication Skills

Reliability

Proactive Approach

Job description

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/04/2025

Winners of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and Highly Commended in the Best Places to Work for Employees Aged 55+

Whether you're new to care or you're an experienced carer, we would be delighted to hear from you. It's your character we care about, and our Bright Care Academy will cover everything you need to know.

**Please note that we are not currently recruiting from overseas**

Paid, first-class training and ongoing development delivered by our Bright Care Academy.

A dedicated Care Manager to support you and help you thrive in your role.

Mentoring and development available for those interested in progressing into management roles.

Coverage of key regulatory costs such as your DBS (England), or PVG (Scotland).

Mileage paid at 36p per mile or help with work related public transport costs.

A contribution of £100 for a return flight if required.

Paid holidays and pension scheme.

Full and bespoke Bright Care uniform and PPE kit are provided.

Annual staff recognition awards to celebrate our carers and the amazing work that they do.

Your role as a Live-in Carer

As a Live-In Carer, you are there for all those little moments as you live side-by-side with your clients in their homes to provide personal care and companionship. You will be matched with regular clients and there are always opportunities for progression. We will review and upgrade your salary on a yearly basis, depending on performance.

What we look for in Bright Care Assistants

Kind, joyful and determined individuals, who love to bring out the best in others.

Empathy and patience to support older people lead fulfilling lives.

Commitment, reliability and a mature and proactive approach to situations that comes from life experience.

Good verbal and written communication in English.

Proof of right to work in the UK. (We are not currently recruiting from overseas)

To pass the DBS/PVG check.

Ready to join our award winning team?

Apply now to start a rewarding career in care.