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The Good Care Group Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Induction training paid

Bank holiday enhancements

DBS paid (England)

PVG (Scotland)

Ongoing training Level 2/3

Internal progression

Buddy support

Employee assistance

24/7 support

Peer diversity groups

Job summary

The Good Care Group Ltd is seeking a Live-In Care Assistant to join our Outstanding team in Colchester. You will provide one-to-one support to clients across England and Scotland, working 6–10 hours per day in a on-site, permanent role with a focus on personal care and daily living tasks.

Earn £714–£980 per week, with pay based on experience and holiday enhancements. Induction training is paid, DBS/PVG support provided, and ongoing training plus progression opportunities are available within a

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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 £980 per week!

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:

• 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

Live In Care Assistant

Company: The Good Care Group Ltd

Salary: £714 to £980 a week

Hours: Part-time

Location: Colchester, CO1 1AJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

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