Live In Carer

Join a team where you are truly valued

River Exe Healthcare is a trusted, family-run home care provider with a strong reputation across East Devon—and we’re excited to be growing our team in South East Cornwall.

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to support a compassionate team who truly make a difference every day. If you're looking for a rewarding care career where you feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description & Responsibilities

As a Live-In Carer, you’ll live in a client’s home and provide round-the-clock support. You’ll play a vital role in helping people maintain their independence and dignity, in the comfort of their own home.

Your responsibilities will include:

🧑‍⚕️ Personal & Health Care

• Assisting with personal care: washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and continence support.

• Supporting medication administration and monitoring health changes.

• Helping with nutrition: preparing meals, feeding support, hydration, and mealtime companionship.

• Using equipment such as hoists to support independence and safety.

• Promoting both physical and mental well-being through activities and companionship.

🏡 Daily Living & Housekeeping

• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe environment: housework, laundry, bed changes.

• Preparing meals and snacks, setting the table or tray, and cleaning up.

• Shopping and managing small errands or administrative tasks.

• Greeting visitors with courtesy and professionalism, respecting the client’s home.

🫱 Relationships & Communication

• Building strong, supportive and respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Acting as a liaison with the client’s family, healthcare professionals and River Exe Healthcare management.

• Escalating any concerns promptly and maintaining accurate, confidential records.

• Supporting the client’s spiritual, emotional and social needs, encouraging hobbies, friendships, and community connection.

What We Offer

• £818.85 per week

• Plus: Holiday pay, sick pay (ssp), pension contributions, paid training.

• 28 days annual leave

• Monthly pay and pay reviews each April

• Full face-to-face induction programme and in-house training

• Career development opportunities

• Flexible work patterns

• A stable management team and local offices for ongoing support

• Monthly team meetings

• 24/7 medical and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme

• Blue Light Card

• Generous refer-a-friend scheme

• Company-paid social events

• Level FT- ability to access 50% of pay prior to pay day.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience within care capacity, whether this be community, care home, hospital or similar or perhaps caring for a family member.

• Must be a driver with a valid driving licence.