Live-in Carers – Ongoing Recruitment
Applications welcome throughout the year
Selwood Care is actively recruiting Live-in Carers to support adults in the comfort of their own homes. We welcome applications from compassionate, dependable people who respect dignity, choice and independence.
We recruit on an ongoing basis so we can match suitable carers with clients as care needs arise. Placement offers depend on client requirements, your suitability and availability.
About the role
As a Live-in Carer, you will stay in a client’s home during an agreed placement and provide personalised day-to-day support. Duties are based on the individual’s assessed needs and care plan. You may support older adults, including people living with dementia or physical disabilities.
Live-in care does not mean working continuously for 24 hours. Working hours, breaks, rest arrangements and any overnight support requirements must be discussed and agreed before a placement starts.
At a glance
Employer
Selwood Care Ltd
Role
Live-in Carer
Recruitment
Ongoing – applications welcome throughout the year
Location
Clients’ homes across our service areas
Placement pattern and pay
Discussed during recruitment
Questions? Call 01749 850894 or email support@selwoodcare.co.uk.
Key responsibilities
- Support clients with personal care, including washing, dressing and other agreed daily routines, while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Provide companionship and encourage clients to remain involved in the activities and choices that matter to them.
- Prepare meals and drinks in line with the client’s preferences and agreed care plan.
- Help with light household tasks connected with the client’s care, such as laundry and keeping living spaces comfortable.
- Support mobility and transfers in line with the care plan and your training.
- Provide medication support only where it is included in the care plan and you are trained, competent and authorised to do so.
- Keep accurate care records and report changes, concerns or safeguarding issues promptly.
- Communicate respectfully with the client, their family and other people involved in their care, following agreed confidentiality arrangements.
What we’re looking for
- A compassionate, patient and respectful approach to supporting adults at home.
- Reliability, good judgement and a willingness to follow individual care plans and company procedures.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate written records.
- An understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding.
- The ability to live in a client’s home for an agreed placement and work within the agreed arrangements.
- The right to work in the UK, verified during recruitment, and willingness to complete appropriate recruitment checks.
Experience and training
Relevant care experience, training and qualifications are welcomed. Please tell us about your previous roles, skills and any experience of live-in care, dementia support or supporting adults with physical disabilities. We will discuss the requirements of available placements during recruitment.
Where you could work
We provide care across Shepton Mallet, Frome, Bruton, Wells, Glastonbury, Wincanton, Bath, Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Somerton. Our office is in Wanstrow, near Shepton Mallet.
Tell us where you can work, when you are available and the placement patterns you would like to discuss.
Pay, placements and checks
Pay and placement arrangements
Pay, placement length, working hours, breaks, accommodation arrangements and any agreed travel arrangements will be explained during recruitment and confirmed before you accept a placement.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and the appropriate DBS checks for the role.
How to apply
- Apply online. Complete our application form with your experience, training and availability.
- Speak with our recruitment team. We will discuss your application and suitable opportunities.
- Complete the selection process. This includes an interview and the relevant checks before any appointment.
- Discuss a suitable placement. Duties and terms are agreed before you begin.
We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to compassionate, person-centred care. Your application will be considered on its merits.