Live-in care jobs
If you are thinking of becoming a live-in care worker, you have already taken the first step in making a difference to someone’s life, as well as your own.
Live-in care work is extremely flexible. You can work only a few weeks in a whole year, or for long, established periods. With competitive pay, great benefits and flexibility, live-in care offers a free, fully supported care assistant training programme.
Agincare is a family-owned business that has provided reliable and professional care since 1986.
Benefits of a live-in care assistant
We put people first, which goes for more than just our clients. To ensure your work is valued correctly, we’ve introduced our new and improved benefits when you start your career.
- A rewarding career, supporting clients to live life to the fullest
- Salaries up to £35k (depending on experience) – based on £565-750 per week and working 46 weeks per year
- Welcome bonus of £350
- Paid induction training period
- Fast-tracked job offer system
- Flexible working patterns – from a few weeks a year, to regular work or long periods in placement – the choice is yours!
- DBS paid upfront
- Accommodation and food provided
- Permanent guaranteed-hours contracts available
- Free and ongoing training up to and including Level 5
- Industry-leading support from regional care managers and specialist trainers
- National Health Discount Scheme, offering up to 60% off high street names
- Discounts offered by the Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to medical, financial and emotional support
- We also recruit globally, because care is universal
- Earn up to £1,000 when you refer a friend for certain jobs within Agincare
Live-in care jobs near me
We are looking for live in care assistants across the whole of the UK.
I love the variety of it; I like meeting new people and I like helping people… giving them their sort of independence and confidence back to live a normal life within their own home. There’s a lot to love about our job.
(Debbie, Live-in care assistant)
What does a live-in carer do?
Live-in care is for elderly people and younger adults who wish to still enjoy an independent life in the safety and comfort of their own home.
Live-in care workers give the client control over their care, helping to enable day-to-day living from simple chores, moving around, shopping and providing meals to companionship and other domestic tasks. Live-in care assistants can also offer 1-2-1 care and support for more complex health issues such as:
Live-in carer job duties
Some of the key duties are:
- Personal care – washing and bathing, dressing and continence support if needed
- Carrying out a care plan – administering and overseeing medication
- Companionship – offering emotional support, making conversation, keeping one another company
- Mobility assistance – some clients require help to move around their home.
- Domestic tasks – keeping the home clean, laundry and ironing, as well as food preparation and cooking
- Every day odd-jobs – running small errands or helping with tasks such as collecting prescriptions
- Medical support – for those clients who require extra support for complex health issues. Care assistant training can be provided to support these needs
I have a clear job description, which explains my roles and responsibilities.
(93% strongly agreed or agreed in our live-in care staff survey)
What does it take to be a live-in care assistant?
- A desire to care for people and improve their quality of life
- High standard of English language – written and spoken
- Strong communication skills with a patient and considerate nature
- The right to work in the UK
- Undergoing enhanced DBS checks
Find out more about what it means in Grace’s live-in carer story.
Search live-in care jobs and apply onlineCare Needs Assessor
Shrewsbury, SY1 1AG
At Agincare we work in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities, families, and next of kin to provide excellent levels of care to our clients across the UK. We consistently achieve this through recruiting passionate and committed staff who share our values and understand the needs, concerns, and expectations of clients and... Read More
At Agincare we work in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities, families, and next of kin to provide excellent levels of car...
Salary
£11 per hour face to face, £8.91 per hour travel time
Posted
19/10/2021
Care Needs Assessor
Nottingham, NG5 6GW
At Agincare we work in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities, families, and next of kin to provide excellent levels of care to our clients across the UK. We consistently achieve this through recruiting passionate and committed staff who share our values and understand the needs, concerns, and expectations of clients and... Read More
At Agincare we work in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities, families, and next of kin to provide excellent levels of car...
Salary
£11 per hour face to face, £8.91 per hour travel time
Posted
19/10/2021
Live-in Care Assistant
Worcester, WR1 1AA
Earn between £26,000 to £35,000 per year plus a welcome bonus by joining our fantastic Live-in Care Team. Our Central region covers Gloucester, East & West Midlands, Wales and Nottinghamshire so you will be required to travel within these locations. As a Live-in Care Assistant, you will be supporting your client in their own home seven days a w... Read More
Earn between £26,000 to £35,000 per year plus a welcome bonus by joining our fantastic Live-in Care Team. Our Central region covers Gloucester, Eas...
Salary
£565 - £750 per week
Posted
04/10/2021
