Live-In Carer

4/8/2026

Provide round-the-clock personal care, companionship, and emotional support to older adults in their own homes. Assist with daily living tasks including cooking, medication management, and housekeeping.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind. With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.

About the Role

Company Description

Female Live-In Care Professional – £130 per day

Taunton & Yeovil Area | Typically working on a 2 week on, 2 week off shift pattern |

Taunton & Local Villages

We’re proud to be an award‑winning home care provider rate outstanding by CQC.

What We Offer You:

Up to £130 per day

Holiday pay, pension scheme and wellbeing support scheme
Free PPE and full induction training
Ongoing learning, NVQ/QCF qualifications and clear progression routes
Refer a Friend Scheme

Job Description

Role

As an experienced Live-In Carer, you’ll be supporting older adults in their own home with providing reassurance and helping them feel safe at home.

Key Tasks

Provide round-the-clock care, including personal care, companionship and home help
Be a consistent and comforting presence, offering support tailored to each client’s unique needs
Assist with tasks such as cooking, medication reminders, housekeeping and emotional support
As a Live-In Care Professional, you will receive with 3 meals a day or food allowance to be discussed upon interview. Your own room to stay in and access to a TV and WiFi and a 2 hour break each day, when best for our clients

Ideal Candidate

Essential:

A valid Category B driving license is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the need to travel between remote sites where public transport is unavailable.
Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS
You have the right to work in the UK
This post is open to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the intimate support services provided to female service users

Desirable:

Level 4 English and IT literate
Dementia experience
A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
Resilient, reliable, proactive with a can-do attitude
DBS on the Update Service

Additional Information

What happens next?

As soon as you apply, our friendly Ami Ai will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours
We will arrange an interview with you
If you’re successful, you can be working with us ASAP

Congratulations! You’ll then be part of our fantastic care team here at Home Instead

Apply now to start your care journey with us

Date Advert Closes: 08 April 2027

Key Skills

Personal careCompanionshipHome helpCookingMedication remindersHousekeepingEmotional supportDementia careIT literacy