Live-in Carer

The Good Care Group; Dundee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Scotland is seeking compassionate live-in care assistants to join their esteemed team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives by providing personalized care and support in their own homes. With a focus on quality care, you will work closely with clients, assisting with daily activities and personal care while following tailored care plans. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dedicated team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free PVG and SSSC registration

Face to face induction training

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

All travel expenses covered

Annual salary review

Peer support through buddy scheme

24/7/365 support from central team

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles, including live-in care or as a care assistant.
• Ability to follow personalized care plans and support daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and personal care.
• Follow personalized care plans to enable clients to stay in their homes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Condition Management

Household Tasks

Education

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We’re looking for live in care assistants to join our ‘Excellent’ rated team in Scotland. 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. Our next training cohort in Edinburgh starts the week of May 19th

Why we think there’s nowhere better:

• We offer a choice of work pattern, choose the rota that works best for you
• All travel expenses covered whilst in placement across Scotland
• Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements
• Annual salary review
• Free PVG, plus we’ll cover the cost of your SSSC registration
• Face to face induction training in Edinburgh (including hotel stay and travel contribution)
• Peer support through our buddy scheme and online Carer Community to share advice and stay connected
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including an SVQ2 in health and social care. We cover the cost of the course and pay for the time spent completing it. No other care providers in Scotland do this. You will be paid £10.42 per hour, for one hour each week up to 24 weeks
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
• Local, friendly office in Edinburgh
• 24/7/365 support from our central team
• 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)

“They provided top class training when I started and received a good rates of pay. The management team has made me feel valued and important and gives me the support I need to carry out my role. I would definitely recommend a career with TGCG” Scotland based Live-in Carer

What does a live-in carer do?

As a live-in care assistant in Scotland, you’ll follow a personalised care plan that enables clients to stay in their own homes. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked and your experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, 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 in Scotland. At The Good Care Group Scotland 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. As a level 2 Disability Confident Employer, we provide equal opportunities and can make reasonable adjustments to support you. We’ve proudly launched our Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ steering groups to further promote inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and PVG check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.