Live In Care Assistant

Position: LIVE IN CARE ASSISTANT - 494084
ENGLAND & SCOTLAND | UP TO £980 PER WEEK | SHORT-TERM AND RESPITE PLACEMENTSWE NEED YOUR SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS

The Good Care Group is recruiting experienced Live-In Care Assistants for temporary Christmas placements across England and Scotland between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.

Use your care experience to provide high-quality, one-to-one support to people who want to remain safely and independently in their own homes this Christmas.

TRAINING

You must be available to attend training from 9-13 November 2026.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Up to £980 per week
• 24/7/365 support from an experienced central team
• Accommodation provided while on placement
• Career development opportunities
• Free DBS or PVG, depending on location
• Funded Level 2 and Level 3 care qualifications
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid induction training
• Refer-a-Friend rewards of up to £500
• Travel expenses covered while on placement
• Scotland roles also include bank holiday enhancements, a buddy scheme and online Carer Community, company pension and Employee Assistance Programme.

YOUR ROLE

As a Live-In Care Assistant, you will live in your client's home during an agreed placement and provide personalised one-to-one care based around their individual needs, routines and preferences.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Companionship and emotional support
• Household tasks and shopping
• Meals and nutrition
• Medication support
• Mobility support
• Personal care
• Supporting appointments and everyday routines
• Supporting clients to remain as independent as possible

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A caring, reliable and professional approach
• A driving licence is preferred
• A minimum of six months' professional care experience
• Availability for temporary placements between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027
• Availability to attend training from 9-13 November 2026
• Confidence living in a client's home during an agreed placement
• Good spoken and written English
• The right to work in the UK

WHY THE GOOD CARE GROUP?

• Among The Top-Performing Care Providers
  - The Good Care Group is recognised as being among the top 3% of care providers in the UK.
• Award-Winning Care
  - Join an organisation recognised for the quality of its care, training and culture.
• Fully Managed Service
  - Our carers are directly employed, trained and supported by The Good Care Group.
• Highly Rated In Scotland
  - Our Scottish service has achieved Very Good ratings for Quality of Care and Support and Quality of Staffing from the Care Inspectorate.
• Outstanding Rated Care In England
  - The Good Care Group has achieved an Outstanding CQC rating across all five areas of inspection
  - Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
• Professional Carer Training
  - Our carers receive structured in-house training, with additional development available for more complex care needs.
• Specialist Expertise
  - Our in-house teams include experienced clinicians and dementia-care specialists who support carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.