Live-in Carer

The Good Care Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed care provider based in the City of London is looking for a live-in carer. You will support clients with a personalized care plan and manage daily activities, ensuring their well-being in a home setting. The position offers an average of 8 hours of work per day with competitive pay and a supportive, inclusive work environment, committed to diversity and professional development.

Benefits

All UK travel expenses covered

Annual salary review

Free DBS checks

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a live-in carer, care assistant, or HCA with the NHS is preferred.
• Must be able to follow personalized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Follow a personalized care plan that enables clients to stay in their homes.
• Support clients with daily activities and personal care.
• Manage health conditions and household tasks.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Excellent communication

Ability to follow care plans

Time management

Education

Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in care

Job description

Overview

Live-in carer

Earning up to £112 per day

Driver preferred

We’re looking for live-in care assistants to join our “Outstanding” rated team. You may be a live-in carer, a care assistant in residential or domiciliary care, or an HCA with the NHS. If you enjoy talking, laughing, and helping clients live life to the fullest, and share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be working an average of 8 hours per day, with options to work 4 - 10 weeks at a time. It’s rewarding work that doesn’t wear you out.

Why there’s nowhere better:

• All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
• Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension
• Annual salary review - with a 4% increase awarded in 2024
• Free DBS for England and PVG if working in Scotland
• Ongoing training includes Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in care and dementia awareness - over 25 carers starting their diplomas last year
• Progression opportunities - over 30% of our HO roles last year were filled internally
• Face to face induction training (including hotel stay and travel contribution)
• Peer support through our buddy scheme and online Carer Community to share advice and stay connected
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
• 24/7/365 support from our central team
• Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
• We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
• 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)

“Doing 8-hour shifts as a live-in carer gives me structure and balance. I can fully support my client during the day and still have time to rest and reset. It's meaningful work without the burnout” Live-in Carer review

What you’ll be doing as a live-in carer

As a live-in care assistant, you’ll follow a personalised care plan that enables clients to stay in their own homes. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern. You’ll be working an average of 8 hours per day, you’ll make a real difference and still have energy for yourself. You’ll be caring for one person (or sometimes a couple); supporting with daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks.

Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care across England. At The Good Care Group we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We’ve proudly launched our Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ steering groups to further promote inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.