Live-in Carer

Alina Homecare; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Free food or food allowance

Support with travel expenses to your置?

Free DBS Checks

Paid holiday

Free Online Induction training

Regular refresher training

Opportunity to study for Diploma in H&

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Job summary

Alina Homecare in Reading is hiring a live-in care worker to provide 24/7 support to elderly clients in their homes. The role includes companionship, personal care, meal prep, medication monitoring, and light housekeeping.

The position offers full training, DBS checks, travel support, and a competitive weekly pay of £850–£950. You will travel to client locations across the South of England as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months care experience (domiciliary or residential).
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Compassionate and patient by nature.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Enhanced DBS check (we can arrange).
• Willingness to live in client's home for placement duration.
• Non-smoker preferred.
• Ability to be away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Providing round-the-clock care and support.
• Personal care including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Medication management and health monitoring.
• Meal planning, preparation and nutritional support.
• Household management and light cleaning.
• Providing companionship and social engagement.
• Accompanying to appointments and activities.
• Liaising with family members and healthcare professionals.
• Emergency response and night-time support as needed.

Skills

Communication in English

Compassionate

Patient

Independent worker

Education

Care experience 6 months

Job description

• Earn up to £950.00/week

Rated 3.9 out of 5 on Indeed

Join 500+ Care Professionals

Competitive pay and full training

Make a real difference to people in Reading

Can you make a difference to someone's day? Do you genuinely care about people? We have the opportunity for you – join Alina Homecare as live-in care worker!

As our live-in care worker, you will assist elderly customers with their daily activities. This can involve companionship, assisting with light housework, meal preparation, supporting with shopping, assisting with personal hygiene, laundry or assisting with medication. Alina Homecare provide full professional training and support, so you feel confident and competent in your career as a live-in carer.

What we offer:

• Flexible work pattern: 2 weeks in/1 week off, 4 weeks in/1-2 weeks off


• Excellent rates of pay £850-£950 per week


• Free accommodation


• Free food or food allowance


• Support with travel expenses to your placement


• Free DBS Checks


• Paid holiday


• Free Online Induction training


• Regular refresher training


• Opportunity to study for Diploma in Health and Social Care


• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

What we require:

• Caring attitude


• Respectful towards others


• Passion for helping others


• Wiling to travel to different locations in the South of England (Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Kent, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire) – driving licence and own car are not required


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK - PROOF REQUIRED


• Roles are subject to DBS Checks

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Why you'll love it...

• 24/7 support from dedicated care team


• Free training and development


• Career progression opportunities

What you'll be doing...

• Providing round-the-clock care and support


• Personal care including washing, dressing and grooming


• Medication management and health monitoring


• Meal planning, preparation and nutritional support


• Household management and light cleaning


• Providing companionship and social engagement


• Accompanying to appointments and activities


• Liaising with family members and healthcare professionals


• Emergency response and night-time support as needed

What you'll need...

• Minimum 6 months care experience (domiciliary or residential)


• Excellent communication skills in English


• Compassionate and patient nature


• Ability to work independently without supervision


• Enhanced DBS check (we can arrange)


• Willingness to live in client's home for placement duration


• Non-smoker preferred


• Ability to be away from home for extended periods

• Communication


• Independence


• Adaptability


• Cooking


• Companionship


• Initiative


• Patience

Location
Reading, RG1 2LR

Pay
£850.00 - £950.00/week

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months care experience (domiciliary or residential)


• Excellent communication skills in English


• Compassionate and patient nature


• Ability to work independently without supervision


• Enhanced DBS check (we can arrange)


• Willingness to live in client's home for placement duration


• Non-smoker preferred


• Ability to be away from home for extended periods

Ref
LIC-Reading-250926

Closes
2026-10-28