Live-In Carer (Drivers Required)

Home Instead; South Hallsands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage and travel expenses paid

Paid training

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off pattern

24/7 support

Long-term placements

Award-winning training

No uniform policy

PPE provided

Job summary

Home Instead Ivybridge is hiring experienced Live-In Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes across coastal and rural South Devon. We offer £1,050 per week (£150 per day) plus a daily food allowance, with a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off pattern and flexible extended breaks.

As a Live-In Care Professional you’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication support, meals, and light duties while maintaining accurate care records and coordinating with the office team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in live-in care.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia is highly desirable.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Confident using a mobile app for care documentation and communication.
• An enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and emotional support for clients
• Personal care assistance
• Medication support
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Light household duties
• Support with appointments, outings and social activities
• Maintain care records using our digital care system
• Work closely with the office team and line manager
• Identify and report changes in a client’s wellbeing
• Promote independence, dignity and quality of life

Skills

Live-in care experience

Dementia care

Right to Work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Vehicle access

Mobile app for care documentation

DBS Update Service

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for experienced, compassionate and dedicated Live-In Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes across some of the most stunning coastal and rural areas of South Devon.

Experienced Live-In Carers Wanted - Beautiful South Devon Locations

At Home Instead Ivybridge, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding support for our team. That's why we offer £1,050 per week (£150 per day), plus a daily food allowance - significantly higher than many standard live-in care packages.

What We Offer

• £1,050 per week (£150 per day) plus daily food allowance
• Two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off working pattern (with flexibility available)
• Structured 10-hour working days with a two-hour break each day
• Consistent client placements and well-planned handovers
• Long-term placements that enable meaningful relationships to develop
• Dedicated support from our local office team
• 24/7 support whenever you need it
• Award-winning training and ongoing professional development
• Paid training
• Mileage and travel expenses paid when using your vehicle for client-related activities
• No uniform policy, helping to create a relaxed, relationship-led approach to care
• Full PPE provided

What We're Looking For

We're seeking people who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and companionship, with:

• Previous live-in care experience
• A caring, professional and reliable approach
• Confidence working independently within a client's home
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strong commitment to person-centred care
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

The Role

As a Live-In Care Professional, you'll provide personalised support tailored to each client's individual needs, including:

• Companionship and emotional support
• Personal care assistance
• Medication support
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Light household duties
• Supporting clients with appointments, outings and social activities
• Maintaining accurate care records using our digital care system
• Working closely with the office team and your line manager
• Identifying and reporting any changes in a client's wellbeing
• Promoting independence, dignity and quality of life at all times

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while working for a care provider that values its people as much as its clients.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience in live-in care is preferred
• Experience supporting people living with dementia is highly desirable
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Confident using a mobile app for care documentation and communication
• An enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service would be advantageous

Additional Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of Right to Work in the UK.