Care Assistant - Live in
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Healthcare Nursing
Location: Various locations across the South of England
Salary: Competitive weekly rate, dependent on package and client requirements.
Looking for a rewarding career in care?
The My Life team provides high-quality private home care services across Kent and other locations across the UK. We are a friendly and dedicated team committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care to all our service users.
At My Life , we aim to deliver the gold standard in private care services, and equally provide the highest level of training and support for our Care Assistants. We believe it is essential that our team feels confident, supported, and valued in their role — from having open communication with management whenever needed, to receiving competitive pay and recognition for their work.
Our Care Assistants consistently report high levels of satisfaction, reflecting the strong professional relationships they build with service users and the supportive environment we foster.
Live-In Care Assistants to support individuals in maintaining their independence and quality of life within the comfort of their own homes.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our mission of enhancing dignity, wellbeing, and independence for the people we support.
Benefits of Working with Us- Up to 28 days annual leave
- Paid training and induction programme
- Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):
Free confidential counselling and tailored support for you and up to 5 family members or friends - Access to Wellbeing Services and Fitness Programmes
- Free DBS check
- Blue Light Card discounts – up to 60% off high street brands
- Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme
- Dedicated support from our office team
- And most importantly, the chance to make a real difference every day
As a Live-In Care Assistant
, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care and companionship to clients in the comfort of their own homes. You will live alongside your client, supporting them with daily activities, personal care and emotional wellbeing, helping them maintain independence, dignity and quality of life.
Your duties will include:
- Personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Assisting with mobility, medication reminders and monitoring wellbeing
- Preparing nutritious meals and supporting with feeding where required
- Light housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning and maintaining a safe living environment
- Shopping and running errands
- Providing companionship, emotional support and meaningful engagement
- Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities and community outings
- Maintaining accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately
- Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all times
- A caring, compassionate and reliable approach
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to different home environments
- Respect for privacy, dignity and individual preferences
- Reliability, professionalism and trustworthiness
- Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (advantageous)
- Basic First Aid and Manual Handling training (preferred)
- Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently
At Mylife
, we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS
, we would love to hear from you.
However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply.
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