Live-In Carer

  • Full-time
  • Date Advert Closes: 30 December 2026

Company Description

Live-In Care Professional – £154.79 per day

Taunton Area | Typically working on a 2 week on, 2 week off shift pattern |

Taunton & Local Villages |

We’re proud to be an award‑winning home care provider rate outstanding by CQC.

What We Offer You:

£154.79 per day

  • Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
  • Free PPE and full induction training
  • Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

Job Description

Role

As an experienced Live-In Carer, you’ll be supporting older adults in their own home with providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

  • Provide round-the-clock care, including personal care, companionship and home help
  • Be a consistent and comforting presence, offering support tailored to each client’s unique needs
  • Assist with tasks such as cooking, medication reminders, housekeeping and emotional support
  • As a Live-In Care Professional, you will receive with 3 meals a day or food allowance to be discussed upon interview. Your own room to stay in and access to a TV and WiFi and a 2 hour break each day, when best for our clients

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
  • Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
  • You have the right to work in the UK (we do not offer any form of Sponsorship)

Desirable:

  • Level 4 English and IT literate
  • Dementia experience
  • A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
  • Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude
  • DBS on the Update Service

Additional Information

What happens next?

  • As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
  • We will arrange an interview with you
  • If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us

 

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