Live In Carer

Overview

Want a role where you change lives every day and build meaningful relationships? As a Live-In Carer with Helping Hands, you’ll support people to stay independent in the comfort of their own homes—while enjoying fully covered living costs and flexible working patterns.

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We’re a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious community where your work truly matters, and your growth is genuinely valued.

As a Live in
Care Assistant
, you’ll make a real difference every day by providing consistent care and supporting people to live well at home and stay independent. You’ll provide personalised support in short term placements for 2 weeks or long term, ongoing placements for up to 6 weeks, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle and we’ll give you all the support and confidence you need to thrive.

Why Helping Hands?

• Competitive pay starting at £750 per week, rising with placement type and length of service*
• Free travel, food and accommodation during placements.
• Flexible pay options which include monthly, weekly and even daily pay via our Early Pay App.
• Training and development opportunities including nationally recognised qualifications.
• Ongoing support from local managers.
• Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £250).
• Direct employment with paid holiday and pension.
• FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

What you’ll do

• Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility needs, helping customers stay safe and confident.
• Oversee and administer medication in line with care plans.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands, from food shopping to collecting prescriptions.
• Offer calm, considerate support that helps customers feel truly cared for.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in care and skills in administering medication.
• Ability to travel across the UK.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Comfortable with pets in the home and cooking meals.
• A kind, adaptable, organised and people-first mindset.
• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

* you must meet all set criteria to qualify for the enhanced rate

At Helping Hands we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs. All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.