Live In Carer

Active Care Group Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Live-In Support Worker to support clients in their homes. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide personal care, social support, and companionship. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. The role comes with flexible working patterns, starting at £122.50 per day on a zero-hour contract, with various benefits including accrued holiday pay and ongoing support.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Paid specialist training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• A kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Flexibility and reliability – our clients depend on you.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Help clients with moving and handling.
• Assist with household tasks and social activities.

Skills

Kindness

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

🌟 Join Our Team as a Live-In Support Worker 🌟

Make a real difference. Enjoy meaningful work. Be part of something life-changing.

Are you looking for a truly rewarding role where you can provide one-to-one support and help someone live independently in their own home?
Would you like a flexible working pattern — 2 to 4 weeks on assignment, followed by time off to rest and recharge?

If so, Active Care in the home would love to hear from you!

Who We Are:

We’re one of the UK’s leading providers of complex care, supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live fulfilling, independent lives in their own homes. Our Care in the Home division is growing — and we’re looking for kind, compassionate individuals to join us as Live-In Support Workers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll live alongside your client during each assignment, helping them with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Moving and handling
• Household tasks
• Social and leisure activities

You’ll build a strong, supportive relationship that truly makes a difference — and no prior care experience is needed. We provide all the specialist training you’ll need.

When You’ll Work

• Assignments typically last 2–4 weeks
• Regular, consistent work with set rolling rotas (minimum 2 weeks on)
• Commitment to regular placements ensures continuity of care for our clients

What You’ll Bring

• A kind, caring, and compassionate nature
• Flexibility and reliability — our clients depend on you
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

What You’ll Get

• £122.50 per day (zero-hour contract)
• Regular, consistent assignments
• Accrued holiday pay
• Paid specialist training to help you succeed
• Refer a Friend Scheme — earn up to £1,000
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing support from our qualified clinical and business leadership teams to help you grow your career

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the facilities and support they need to thrive throughout our recruitment process and beyond.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Apply today — successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Join Active Care Group and make every day count. 💙