Live In Carer

River Exe Healthcare Limited; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick pay (SSP)

Pension contributions

Paid training

28 days annual leave

Induction programme

Career development opportunities

Flexible work patterns

24/7 well-being support

Job summary

River Exe Healthcare Limited is seeking a Live-In Carer to support clients in their own homes across East Devon and South East Cornwall. You will provide round-the-clock care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and independence for clients while living with them or in close proximity to their home.

The role involves assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and coordinating with family and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings (community, care home, hospital) or caring for a family member.
• Must have a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, mobility, medication support and monitoring health changes.
• Maintaining a clean, safe home environment, helping with meals, shopping and light admin tasks.
• Building respectful relationships, liaising with family and healthcare professionals, and documenting notes.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Job description

Join a team where you are truly valued

River Exe Healthcare is a trusted, family-run home care provider with a strong reputation across East Devon—and we’re excited to be growing our team in South East Cornwall.

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to support a compassionate team who truly make a difference every day. If you're looking for a rewarding care career where you feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description & Responsibilities

As a Live-In Carer, you’ll live in a client’s home and provide round-the-clock support. You’ll play a vital role in helping people maintain their independence and dignity, in the comfort of their own home.

Your responsibilities will include:

Personal & Health Care

• Assisting with personal care: washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and continence support.

• Supporting medication administration and monitoring health changes.

• Helping with nutrition: preparing meals, feeding support, hydration, and mealtime companionship.

• Using equipment such as hoists to support independence and safety.

• Promoting both physical and mental well-being through activities and companionship.

Daily Living & Housekeeping

• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe environment: housework, laundry, bed changes.

• Preparing meals and snacks, setting the table or tray, and cleaning up.

• Shopping and managing small errands or administrative tasks.

• Greeting visitors with courtesy and professionalism, respecting the client’s home.

Relationships & Communication

• Building strong, supportive and respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Acting as a liaison with the client’s family, healthcare professionals and River Exe Healthcare management.

• Escalating any concerns promptly and maintaining accurate, confidential records.

• Supporting the client’s spiritual, emotional and social needs, encouraging hobbies, friendships, and community connection.

What We Offer

• £818.85 per week

• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay (ssp), pension contributions, paid training.

• 28 days annual leave

• Monthly pay and pay reviews each April

• Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training

• Career development opportunities

• Flexible work patterns

• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support

• Monthly team meetings

• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme

• Blue Light Card

• Generous refer-a-friend scheme

• Company-paid social events

• Level FT- ability to access 50% of pay prior to pay day.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience within care capacity, whether this be community, care home, hospital or similar or perhaps caring for a family member.

• Must be a driver with a valid driving licence.