Your new live-in care job
Helping people to live the best life they can isn't just work, it's life changing!
What do live-in carers do?
The way we deliver care is as individual as the people and the places we are trusted to look after. Your daily tasks could include:
Discreet and sensitive personal care
Meal planning and preparation
Medication administration and management
Light housekeeping
Days out and socialising
Assisting with mobility
Companionship and emotional support
Pet care
Nurse-supported complex care (if you are specially trained)
How do I become a live-in carer?
It could take as little as 24 hours to get a job offer. Become a live-in carer in five easy steps:
Apply for a job
Your application will take just a few minutes to complete with our virtual recruitment assistant Max. You'll know immediately if you have been successful to move on to the next stage.
Complete a questionnaire
You'll be sent an email with video clips, audio clips and written questions to see how you might respond to different situations when working as a live-in carer, we call this a Situational Judgement Questionnaire.
Once you've completed the questionnaire, a recruiter will give you a call to briefly discuss your experience and understanding of the role, and to answer any questions you may have. If the call goes well, you'll be invited to a final interview via video call.
Your job interview
Your job offer
If you're a good match for the live-in carer role, we'll offer you the job! All job offers are subject to passing reference's and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Your live-in carer induction training
Join our five-day induction training in will take place at our sister companies office's in Oxfordshire. We will contribute towards your travel, accommodation and provide a tasty breakfast and lunch each day. There will be assessments during the week that you will need to pass to receive confirmation of your employment.
There's nowhere better to work
We pride ourselves on really looking after our team members so that you feel supported, happy and fulfilled. Because when you feel this way, so will your clients!
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission in England
Achieved ‘Excellent’ for care and support and ‘Very Good’ for staffing from the Care Inspectorate in Scotland
Rated 5/5* by our clients
The most awarded home care company in the UK
Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot
Rated 4.8/5 on Glassdoor
94% of our carers would recommend us
Frequently asked questions
Will I be employed by my client?
No, you will be directly employed by The Good Care Group. As a fully-managed, live-in care service, we employ, recruit and train all of our carers.
How many hours a day will I work and will I get breaks?
Depending on the needs of your client, shifts can range from 6 - 10 hours a day. During this time you will be able to take a 2 hour break each day. If your client can’t be left alone during breaks or needs night care, relief cover will be arranged to ensure both your wellbeing and theirs are supported.
Will I have my own room?
Yes, you will have your own room within your clients home for the duration of your placement. We will check that the room is suitable before you start work.
Will I have someone to contact in the event of an emergency?
You will have regular contact with your care management team and support from our carer services team who are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Are there opportunities for developing my career?
There will be plenty of opportunities to progress and develop at The Good Care Group.
We support training in Health and Social Care to Diploma Level and provide opportunities to train towards specialisation in a specific or complex condition. If you have a career goal, our training team will encourage and support you to achieve it.
What support is offered to carers?
We understand how important it is to have a healthy balance between work and your personal life. Our employment packages offer a great range of support including flexible rota patterns, covering your travel expenses to and from placement in the UK, paid annual leave, 24/7 support and more.
We’ll do everything we can to match you to a client based not only on your skills and experience but your personalities and interests too. From the moment you’re introduced to a client, your management team and carer services team will be on hand, and an emergency phone line is there if you need it, all day, every day.
There’s also a confidential employee assistance service, with counsellors providing 24/7 telephone support for any professional or personal issues you want to discuss. Our Consultant Admiral Nurse will also be there for you, offering support through any bereavement you may experience.
Your health, well-being and happiness are important to us. We’re rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in England for the management and support we provide and ‘Excellent’ for quality of care and support by the Scotland Care Inspectorate.
How will technology support my work?
There’s nowhere better to get the support you need as a live-in carer. Everything you need is only ever a phone call or email away – and you can claim back the cost of all work-related calls from your mobile each month. Part of your live-in care work will include managing client records electronically. We provide a lightweight laptop with every placement, so you’re constantly connected. A dedicated email address means you can receive regular updates, attend webinars and access 1-2-1 support, whenever you need it.
What employment checks will I need to pass?
You will need the right to work in the UK and valid identification.
You must pass a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and pass referencing checks from your previous employers.
To work at The Good Care Group, you’ll also need to complete and pass our induction training and complete and maintain a Care Certificate qualification if you do not already hold one. You must also be able to speak and write in English fluently.
Where will my client be based?
We have clients across England, Scotland and The Isle of Man. You will be matched with your client based on compatibility, and not location, so some travelling may be required. You will be reimbursed for any UK travel expenses.
What is a care plan?
During the initial assessment phase your Care Manager will create a detailed document called a care plan that will include medication, medical conditions and any other relevant information required for your client’s day-to-day care. This care plan can be accessed via the laptop we have in your clients home, and it will always be kept up-to-date to show what tasks you need to complete.
HEAD OFFICE
The Good Care Group
120 Leman Street
London E1 8EU
SCOTLAND OFFICE
The Good Care Group Scotland
Roland House, 10 Cliftonhall Road
Newbridge
Midlothian EH28 8PJ
As a live-in carer, you'll live with your client for the duration of your rota. Let us know your preferences and find the working pattern that works for you.
Here are some examples of popular working patterns:
2 weeks on 2 weeks off
4 weeks on 2 weeks off
4 weeks on 4 weeks off
6 weeks on 2 weeks off
8 weeks on 2 weeks off
Flexible working
A stable and rewarding career
Work for a company that values you, cares about you and supports you on your journey.
- 24/7/365 support from our central team
- Local, friendly office in Edinburgh
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- Bereavement support from our in-house Consultant Admiral Nurse
- An online carer community and social support network
- Peer-led steering groups focused on enhancing our inclusive workplace culture
- Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
Your wellbeing
Your training
We pay up to £140 per day. Our competitive pay bands reward your individual experience, skills, training and qualifications.
- Annual pay review - 5% increase in 2024
- Paid annual leave based on working patterns
- UK travel expenses paid whilst on placement
- Extra pay for the care of couples
- Enhance bank holiday pay
- Free DBS for England and PVG if working in Scotland
- £250 Carer referral scheme
- £500 client referral scheme
Your pay and benefits
We're passionate about helping our people reach their goals. Benefit from our industry-leading training and receive the support you need to acquire new skills, earn certifications and grow your career.
- Our comprehensive training programme gives you all the tools you need to suceed in your caring career.
- Learn the knowledge, skills and advanced care techniques needed to deliver outstanding care.
- A mix of classroom sessions and practical training ensure you'll be happy and confident in your new role.
- Specialist condition training is available to work with complex care needs.
- Ongoing training opportunities keep you updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.
