Live In Carer

Key Health; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate female Live-In Carer for ongoing work in Salisbury. This role involves providing personal care, administering medication, and offering emotional support to an elderly client with mobility issues. Candidates must have experience in personal care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a supportive environment. Competitive pay and ongoing bookings are offered.

Benefits

Regular ongoing bookings

Support from a care team

Weekly pay

24/7 on-call support

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and manual handling essential.
• Must be female to meet client's preference.
• Kind, patient, and attentive.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance.
• Administer or prompt medication.
• Support with mobility and safety.
• Prepare nutritious meals.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain a tidy living environment.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Manual handling

Good communication skills

Confidence with medication

Job description

Live-In Carer – Dorset (Regular Ongoing Bookings)

Location: Multiple locations in Dorset

Job Type: Live-In Care | Regular Bookings | Minimum 1 Week per Assignment

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Live-In Carer to support one elderly client in their own home in Salisbury. This role offers regular ongoing work, with bookings ranging from 1 to 3 weeks at a time, providing continuity of care and a rewarding working pattern.

🕒 Shift Details

Hours: 7:00am – 10:00pm (Live-in)

Working Pattern: 6 days per week

Breaks: 2-hour break per day + 1x 8-hour extended break during the week

🧑⚕️ Client Overview

Level of Support: Moderate

Primary Needs / Conditions:

• Elderly, housebound due to mobility issues
• Transfers independently from bedroom to living room
• Requires full personal care and occasional support with eating and drinking
• Has a Parkinson’s-type tremor
• Very softly spoken — requires someone with clear communication skills

🪄 Key Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene assistance
• Administering or prompting medication
• Safe manual handling and mobility support
• Preparing and cooking nutritious meals
• Companionship and emotional support
• Maintaining a tidy, comfortable living environment

🧰 Skills & Requirements

• Experience in personal care and manual handling essential
• Confidence with medication and care planning
• Kind, patient, and attentive with good communication skills
• Must be female (to meet client’s preference)

💷 What We Offer

• Regular, ongoing live-in bookings in the Salisbury area
• Support from a friendly and professional care team
• Weekly pay and 24/7 on-call support

Opportunities for continuous bookings based on performance

If you are an experienced live-in carer looking for consistent work in a supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today and join a team that values both carers and clients equally