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The Good Care Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Induction training paid

Bank holiday enhancements

DBS/PVG paid

Job summary

The Good Care Group Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Live-In Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes under personalised care plans. This on-site, part-time role offers meaningful one-to-one care and the chance to make a real difference in clients' daily lives.

You will typically work 6–10 hours per day, provide personal care and everyday tasks, and benefit from travel expenses covered, induction paid, bank holiday enhancements, and DBS/PVG processing.

Responsibilities

• Follow a personalised care plan to enable clients to stay in their own homes.
• Work an average of 6–10 hours per day.
• Provide one-to-one care for a client (sometimes a couple).
• Support daily activities including personal care, condition management and household tasks.

Job description

Live In Care Assistant

Company: The Good Care Group Ltd

Salary: £100 to £140 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: Edinburgh, EH1 1BB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Aug 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

We’re looking for live-in care assistants to join our “Outstanding” rated team. If you enjoy talking, laughing, and helping clients live life to the fullest, and share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you. Support our clients across England and Scotland whilst earning up to £140 per day!

Why there’s nowhere better to join our team of live-in support worker:

• All travel expenses covered whilst in placement across England and Scotland
• We pay you to complete your induction training
• Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements
• Free DBS for England and PVG if working in Scotland
• Ongoing training includes Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in care and dementia awareness - over 25 carers starting their diplomas last year
• Progression opportunities - over 30% of our HO roles last year were filled internally
• Peer support through our buddy scheme and online Carer Community to share advice and stay connected
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
• 24/7/365 support from our central team
• Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity

“Joining The Good Care Group was a game changer for me, not just because it provided me with a better quality of life, but also because it gave me the chance to grow personally and become the best carer I could be.” Live-in Care Assistant review

What you’ll be doing as a live-in care assistant:

As a live-in support worker, you’ll follow a personalised care plan that enables clients to stay in their own homes.

• Work an average of 6–10 hours per day
• Provide one-to-one care for a client (sometimes a couple)
• Support with daily activities including: personal care, condition management and household tasks

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