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Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer A rewarding opportunity for a compassionate Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer to provide person-centred care, companionship and daily living support, helping people remain independent in their own homes. PLEASE NOTE: This role is for a Live-In Carer, providing round-the-clock support, companionship, and assistance with daily living while residing in the client’s home. Please only apply if you’re happy working in a Live-In role. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Live-In Carer, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant SALARY: £750 – £900 per week plus Benefits LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time, Permanent Hours Available WORKING HOURS: Flexible Hours Available JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer who is compassionate, dependable, and passionate about providing person-centred care. As a Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer you will play a key role in supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, and companionship, helping them remain independent in their own homes. This Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer position offers flexibility, excellent training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, while being part of a supportive and professional team. ABOUT US 1-2-1 Live in Care is an independent care provider specialising in personalised live-in care across the South West of England. Our focus is on helping individuals remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while receiving high-quality, tailored support. We work in close partnership with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, flexible, and respectful care. With experienced carers matched to individual needs, we promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing while ensuring cultural, social, and personal preferences are fully recognised. APPLY TODAY If you are caring, reliable, and committed to delivering quality support, apply today to join a team where your dedication will be truly valued. DUTIES Your duties as the Live-In Care Support Worker / Live in Domiciliary Carer include: • Provide personal care: Assist with washing, dressing, and toileting needs, • Prepare meals: Support with meal planning and cooking, • Offer companionship: Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support, • Support with medication: Follow care plans and administer medication (training provided), • Assist with appointments: Accompany clients to healthcare visits and outings, • Maintain a safe environment: Ensure household tasks and light cleaning are completed, • Promote independence: Encourage clients to live fulfilling and independent lives, • Show empathy: Demonstrate understanding, patience, and compassion in all situations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Experience in care: Some previous experience in a care home, hospital, or community care setting, • Good communication: Ability to keep accurate records and engage effectively with clients, • Reliable and responsible: Committed to supporting vulnerable adults, • Right to work in the UK: Valid proof required, such as passport, settled/pre-settled status, or visa, • Flexibility to travel: Willingness to work across the South West of England, • Driving licence (desirable): Not essential but advantageous BENEFITS • Competitive pay: Weekly rates from £700–£900 depending on client needs, • Food allowance: Meals provided or £56 weekly food allowance, • Enhanced pay: Double time on Bank Holidays, • Flexible placements: Choose assignments from 1–12 weeks - you can let us know what you would like to work, • Training and development: Free induction, Care Certificate, and additional qualifications, • Holiday and pension: 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus pension scheme, • Travel costs: Paid travel and mileage between placements, • Ongoing support: 24/7 on-call management and regular rota planning, • Perks: Free Blue Light Card (after probation) and subsidised DBS, • Rewards: Annual bonus scheme recognising your contribution NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P14958 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of 1-2-1 Live in Care AWD-IN-SPJ