Live-in Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Lincoln, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 17, 2026 Last posted February 17, 2026
Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services, which help our clients remain independent in their own homes. Our Live-in Care Assistants benefit from award-winning training and ongoing support throughout their Home Instead journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinson's, and end-of-life care.  We are committed to changing the face of ageing by delivering quality care to our clients and top-class education to our Live-in Care Assistants.

As a Live-In Carer, you will support clients with daily living, promote independence, and help them remain safe, comfortable, and happy at home. This role is ideal for someone with experience in home care, domiciliary care, assisted living, or nursing environments, who is passionate about making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and continence care
  • Support mobility, transfers, and safe movement within the home
  • Prepare meals and support with nutrition and hydration
  • Support with medication in line with care plans and training
  • Offer companionship and emotional support
  • Encourage social interaction and meaningful activities
  • Assist clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s using person-centred approaches
  • Carry out light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean home
  • Monitor wellbeing and report any changes to the care team
  • Maintain accurate care records

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in care, home care, senior care, or nursing (preferred but not essential)
  • A kind, patient, and compassionate nature
  • Good communication skills
  • Understanding of first aid and emergency procedures (training provided)
  • Relevant training or qualifications (e.g. dementia care) is an advantage
  • A UK driving license is beneficial but not essential
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Working Pattern: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

What We Offer

  • £135.00 Day / £945.00 Week.
  • 35p per mile for business mileage
  • 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
  • Workplace pension
  • Staff discounts
  • 24/7 support
  • Fully funded training and ongoing development

Why Join Home Instead?

Home Instead is a trusted, award-winning global home care provider, known for delivering high-quality care with respect, empathy, and professionalism.

Join us and help people live well at home — with dignity, independence, and joy.

Apply today and one of our friendly team members will be in touch for an informal chat.

Compensation (from employer):
945 – 945 GBP (WEEKLY)

About this role

Summary

Support clients with daily living, promote independence, and provide compassionate care in home setting.

Job title

Live-in Care Assistant

Experience level

preferably care or nursing experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lincoln, England, gb; remote work not allowed

Salary

£945.00 Week.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

personal caremedication supportcommunicationdriving license

Preferred skills

dementia carefirst aidcompassioncommunication

Specializations

home careelderly caredementianursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lincoln, UK

On-site City