Live-In Care Assistant
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- WhereShaldon
- Posted1 April 2026
Live-In Care Assistant – Shaldon Area
£928.20 per week | £40 food allowance | £50 travel allowance | One-to-One Care
Are you an experienced carer looking for a rewarding live-in role where you can provide truly personalised support?
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Live-In Care Assistant to support a client in the Shaldon area, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own home.
This role is about more than care — it’s about companionship, trust, and providing reassurance so someone can continue living the life they want in the place they love most: their home.
What the Role Involves:
- Living in the client’s home and providing daily support
- Assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting
- Preparing meals and supporting with daily routines
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Supporting mobility and helping the client stay active and independent
- Light housekeeping and helping keep the home comfortable and safe
- Working closely with the office team and family where appropriate
Pay and Benefits:
- £928.20 per week live-in pay
- £40 per week food allowance
- £50 per week travel allowance
- Accommodation provided within the client’s home
- Ongoing support from a friendly, local team
- Paid training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to build a meaningful relationship and truly make a difference
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has a caring, patient and compassionate nature
- Is reliable, respectful and professional
- Has experience supporting with personal care
- Is able to provide companionship as well as practical support
- Ideally has previous care experience or relevant qualifications
If you are looking for a live-in role where you can provide high-quality, one-to-one care and really get to know the person you support, we would love to hear from you.
If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Home Instead's own careers site.
