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Live-in Care Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Care experience
  • Driving licence
  • Reliable transport
  • UK right to work essential

Responsibilities

  • Provide one-to-one relationship led care throughout the day
  • Assist with household chores and cooking nutritious meals
  • Help clients with dressing and personal care
  • Take clients to appointments and social activities

Key facts

Other skills

  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Home Instead UK

Home Health Care

Here at Home Instead, our mission is to expand the world's capacity to care. Across the globe we care for thousands of older adults, helping them live well at home for longer. In the UK, we’re reaching more older people than ever with an expansive network of 240 independently owned and operated franchise offices who play a key role in their local community.What we doOur quality, award-winning home care services support wellbeing and allow older people to live independently at home in familiar surroundings. From personal care, companionship and home help to specialist dementia, end of life and Parkinson’s care, our CAREGivers can support a wide range of needs. Join our networkOwning a Home Instead franchise offers a truly rewarding opportunity in a growing market. We’re with you every step of the way guiding each franchisee throughout their journey, enabling them to grow a successful home care business that really does make a difference. Find out about our care services: www.homeinstead.co.uk Find out about our franchise opportunity: www.homeinstead.co.uk/franchise/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHome Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Company Description

This isn't live-in care as you might know it. This is what live-in care should always have been.

Rated CQC Outstanding · Five Star WorkBuzz Employer · FT Top Employer 2026

Top 20 Homecare Provider 2026 in North West

A lot of live-in roles leave you feeling isolated, undervalued and unsupported. At Home Instead South Lakes, you'll have a dedicated Live-in Care Manager with 24/7 support and a team that genuinely cares about the person doing the caring. 

Pay up to £153 per day. 

We match you to your client based on shared interests and compatibility, because the best care is built on real relationships, not just routine.

It's why our people don't just turn up. They show up proud.

At Home Instead South Lakes, live-in care means one thing above all: time to care properly. Unhurried days, real connection. Support delivered with dignity, warmth and compassion helping people feel safe, valued and connected - the way care should be.

If you have care experience and are looking for a role where you can use your skills, build meaningful relationships, and feel valued every single day, live-in care with our Outstanding rated team could be exactly what’s next.

There’s a reason our team stay, thrive and feel genuinely appreciated.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Pay: Up to £153 per day
  • Double pay bank holidays
  • PLUS Paid training and mileage.
  • 5 Star WorkBuzz Employer
  • Outstanding CQC and 10/10 homecare.co.uk (80+ reviews)
  • Financial Times Top Employer
  • A role with purpose: 98% proud to work here
  • Dedicated Live-in Care Manager
  • Expert training
  • Feel appreciated: £250 for referring a friend and work anniversary bonuses.
  • Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.
  • Local and national Discounts: Save on your weekly shop and at dozens of your favourite online shops
  • Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, 5)

Choose a role that changes lives — including yours.

As a Live-in Carer you would provide one-to one relationship led care throughout the day. There are no restrictions, only compassionate care that is personal in every way, allowing people to continue to do the things they love at times that suit them in the comfort of their own homes. It’s the only way we believe care should be.

You will be making a huge impact on people’s lives every day. From helping with household chores, cooking nutritious meals, helping with dressing to taking clients to appointments and social activities……you're not just a helper; you're a lifeline, and a true companion.

We’ll support you with client matching, ongoing check-ins, 24/7 support and the kind of employer care that makes a real difference.

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