Live In Carer

River Exe Healthcare Limited; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a valued team at a family-run healthcare provider as a Live-In Carer. In this role, you'll provide essential care and support in a client’s home, ensuring their independence and dignity. Enjoy comprehensive training, flexible work patterns, and competitive pay alongside a supportive management team.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible work patterns

24/7 medical support

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend scheme

Company-paid social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment preferred.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Role restricted to female applicants due to service user preferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment while supporting daily living activities.
• Promote emotional and social well-being through communication and companionship.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Nutrition Support

Companionship

Relationship Building

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 at a location in Ilfracombe, Devon.You’ll play a vital role in helping people maintain their independence and dignity, in the comfort of their own home. The working hours are from 6pm on Friday to 9am on Wednesday, each week.

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

• £772.50 per week
• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, and bonus
• 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

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.
• This is role is female only due to the service user preferences.