Live-in Carer

St Jude's Care Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Guaranteed rest time

Travel allowance

Food allowance

Comfortable private space during placements

24-hour support

Referral bonus

Free DBS check

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Live-in Carer to join their team in Salisbury. In this role, you will provide one-on-one care, including personal care, medication support, and companionship. The ideal candidate will bring a caring approach, strong communication skills, and have at least six months of live-in care experience. This position offers training, a travel allowance, and a supportive team culture. Apply today to make a positive difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• A caring, reliable and person-centred approach.
• Clear communication skills, good spoken English and a calm, reassuring manner.
• Confidence working independently in a client’s home.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one).
• 6+ months of live-in care experience.
• Driving licence (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care while protecting dignity and comfort.
• Prepare meals suited to client's dietary needs.
• Administer medication safely and on time.
• Provide companionship and reassurance throughout the day.
• Assist with light household tasks.
• Encourage independence and support involvement in daily routines.

Skills

Caring and reliable approach

Clear communication skills

Confidence working independently

Good spoken English

6+ months of live-in care experience

Job description

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Base pay range

At St Jude’s Care, our Live-in Carers make a real difference – bringing comfort and confidence to people living in their own homes in and around Salisbury. You’ll provide one-to-one care – whether helping with personal care, medication support and home-cooked meals, or simply offering companionship over a cup of tea. Every day brings variety, purpose and the chance to improve someone’s quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Support clients with personal care in a way that protects dignity, comfort and choice
• Prepare meals suited to their dietary needs and preferences
• Administer medication safely and on time
• Provide companionship, reassurance and a warm, steady presence throughout the day
• Assist with light household tasks to keep the home clean, safe and comfortable
• Encourage independence wherever possible, supporting clients to stay involved in daily routines

What We Offer

• Paid induction and full Care Certificate training
• Career progression with opportunities to complete NVQ Level 2–3 and the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health & Social Care
• Guaranteed rest – two hours off every day, plus a full eight-hour break each week
• Travel allowance – up to £100 per placement
• Food allowance – up to £40 per week
• Comfortable private space during placements
• 24‑hour support from our friendly care management team
• Clear progression routes into Senior Carer, Complex Care or office‑based roles
• £500 referral bonus for every friend you refer who joins our team*
• Free DBS check*
• A caring, local team culture where you’re valued and recognised

Your Skills And Experience

• A caring, reliable and person‑centred approach
• Clear communication skills, good spoken English and a calm, reassuring manner
• Confidence working independently in a client’s home
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
• 6+ months of live‑in care experience
• Driving licence (desirable, not essential)

About St Jude’s Care

St Jude’s Care is a family‑run care provider in Weymouth with over 20 years’ experience, rated Good by the CQC. Our mission is to make a positive difference every day by helping people live happy, purposeful lives at home – and we believe great care starts with great carers.

To apply, call Sarah on 01305 559 047 or email [e-mail] to chat about our opportunities.

• T&Cs apply. St Jude’s Care is an equal opportunities employer