Live in Carer

Job Description

Location: Altogether Care , Somerset area

Are you a compassionate caregiver who enjoys helping others? If so, becoming a Live-in Care Assistant with Altogether Care might be the perfect job for you!

As a Live-in Care Assistant, you will live in the home of the person you are caring for, providing personalised care and support. Your presence will offer comfort and reassurance to both the individual and their loved ones, ensuring they receive high-quality, compassionate care at all times.

We are looking for individuals who have a desire to make a real impact on others' lives.

What You’ll Receive

• **Welcome Bonus for new staff via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Permanent contract
• Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses and an opportunity for career progression
• Good mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts
• Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards

About The Role

What YOU will be doing:

• Providing high-quality care and support to clients in their own homes.
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as medication, washing/bathing, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Supporting clients with daily tasks, including meal preparation and general housekeeping.
• Offering choices for social activities, accompanying clients to lead meaningful lives, providing emotional support, and promoting independence.
• Building positive relationships with clients' families, loved ones, and other professionals involved in their support.

Essential

About YOU:

• At least one years of care experience.
• Ability to work an average of 8-week blocks on duty or longer if preferred.
• Attendance at induction and refresher training at our dedicated training centers.
• Empower individuals to make their own decisions and choices.
• Provide dignified assistance with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, and medication.
• Offer physical and emotional support to those in your care.
• Enable participation in daily living tasks and activities.
• Assist with healthcare and personal appointments.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Confidence in using mobile technology to record and deliver care.
• Uphold Altogether Care's values: Respect, Trust, Positivity, Safety, and Compassion.
• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with company policies.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills that meet individual needs.
• Demonstrate respect and adaptability to live with someone in their own home

Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Other organisations might call this role:

Home Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Live-in Support Worker, Home Help Assistant, Domiciliary Carer, Homecare Worker, Supportive Living Carer, Home Caregiver, Live-in Companion, Homecare Assistant, Respite Carer.

Required Criteria

• 1 Year UK Care Experience

Closing Date

Wednesday 28th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £101.68 Daily to £139.81 Daily

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