Live-in Carer

Nurseplus Care at home; England; On-site; GBP 36,946 - 45,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay & competitive rates

Travel & food allowance

Paid industry-leading training

Ongoing development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Nurseplus Care at home seeks a compassionate Live-in Carer for the West Kent area. In this role, you’ll provide essential personal care, assist with medication, and ensure clients feel valued in their homes. With competitive pay ranging from £812 to £1,008 weekly and ongoing support and training, this position allows you to make a real difference in vulnerable people's lives.

Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently. Join us to deliver high-quality care and support in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is essential; access to your own vehicle required.
• Enhanced DBS required, which you can apply for upon registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Administer medication and offer companionship.
• Ensure clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate care

Ability to manage complex care needs

Job description

Live-in Carer – West Kent Area

Join Nurseplus as a Live-in Carer – Make a difference every day.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Live-in Carer with Nurseplus Care at home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care directly in the comfort of clients’ homes. You will effectively become part of the family and everyday life, with the role encompassing everything from companionship, personal care, managing complex care needs and medication requirements.

Your role as a Live-in Carer will play a pivotal part in enabling clients to continue to remain independent and enjoy fulfilled lives, offering peace of mind to relatives that their loved ones are safe and well.

Benefits

• Continuity of care – you’ll be working in one place, an average of 8‑10 hours per day.
• Weekly pay & competitive rates – earn between £812 to £1,008 per week*, with weekly pay.
• Travel & food allowance – up to £50 per week for food, as well as £150 travel allowance per booking.
• Tailored client matching – we pair you with clients that align with your skills and passions.
• Paid industry‑leading training – we pay for comprehensive training aligned with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.
• Ongoing development – continuous support and development opportunities, including in‑house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card – thousands of discounts on the high street and online.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Live-in Carer, your role is vital to improving the quality of life of those you support. You’ll provide personal care, assist with nutritional needs, administer medication, and offer companionship – ensuring clients feel valued and cared for in their own homes. You will be working in one household, typically with one or two clients for the duration of the specified shift pattern.

Placements can range from 2 to 12 weeks with the same home, dependent on client needs and flexibility. Some examples of working patterns and pay are:

1. 2 weeks on / 1 week off (35 weeks per year, 17 weeks off).
2. 12 weeks on / 1 week off (48 weeks per year).

What We’re Looking For

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is essential; access to your own vehicle required.
• Strong communication skills and a good standard of English.
• Enhanced DBS required, which you can apply for upon registration.

Apply

If you're ready to deliver outstanding care in the community and make a real difference, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Nurseplus Care at home team!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We deliver high‑quality care and support a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff.

*Pay rates inclusive of holiday pay. Salary range is not guaranteed, and is dependent on placement and duration.