Live-in Carer

About the Role

Start your career in live-in care with us today in Edinburgh! At [Employer hidden] Group, we are leading the care industry, with a rating of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ rated team in Scotland. As a professional live-in carer you will provide care and companionship at a time when people need it the most and all in the comfort of their own home.

All you need is a minimum of 6 months experience! You may have previously worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, personal healthcare assistant, or in a similar role. A good understanding of dementia, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. Experience with end-of-life (EOL) care is also advantageous.

Why join [Employer hidden] Group as a live-in carer?

• We offer a choice of work pattern – choose the rota that works best for you
• All travel expenses covered whilst in placement across Scotland
• Pay based on your care experience + bank holiday enhancements
• Annual salary review – with a 4% increase awarded in 2024
• Progression opportunities – over 30% of our Head Office roles last year were filled internally
• We pay for your PVG + we’ll cover the cost of your SSSC registration
• Face to face induction training in Oxford or Edinburgh + hotel stay and travel contribution
• Peer support through our buddy scheme and online Carer Community to share advice and stay connected
• Gain an SVQ2 in Health and Social Care with full course costs covered + £10.42/hour for one hour a week over 24 weeks. – no other care provider in Scotland offers this
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
• Local, friendly office in Edinburgh
• 24/7/365 support from our central team
• Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
• We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer

96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)

What you’ll be doing as a live-in carer in Edinburgh:

Your priority will be to support the highest level of health and wellbeing possible for your client, in accordance with their specific care plan as well as helping them to enjoy living a full life as independently as possible. When it comes to live-in care jobs, no two days are alike. A live-in carer provides a range of care and support services in a client’s home including:

• Discreet and sensitive personal care
• Meal planning and preparation
• Medication administration and management
• Light housekeeping duties
• Transportation and running errands
• Assisting with mobility in and around the home
• Companionship and emotional support
• Pet care
• Nurse-supported complex care

Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. There’s nowhere better to make a real difference, apply to join our live-in care team in Edinburgh today!

We actively encourage individuals from LGBTQ+, ethnic and cultural minority, neurodiverse, and disabled communities to apply! Join a workplace where your voice is valued through peer-led steering groups and our commitment as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

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