Live-In Care Assistant – Taunton
£125 per day | 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
If you’re someone who brings calm, kindness, and confidence into a room, you could be the perfect match for this role. Home Instead Taunton is rated Outstanding and known for delivering care that truly feels like family.
What the role involves
You’ll live with a client for short periods (usually a few weeks at a time), offering support with:
- Personal care and daily routines
- Cooking, medication reminders, and light housekeeping
- Companionship and emotional support
- Keeping life structured, safe, and reassuring
You’ll have your own room, WiFi, and meals provided (or a £35 weekly allowance), plus a 2-hour break each day and night support in place.
About the client
You’ll be supporting a lovely lady in a beautiful village near Taunton. She has early-onset dementia, so routine, patience, and excellent communication are essential. Experience in live-in care and dementia support is highly valued. A driver is preferred due to the rural location.
Who we’re looking for
Someone who is:
- Calm, compassionate, and reliable
- Confident in making decisions and working independently
- A great communicator
- Motivated, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping others
You’ll need the right to work in the UK. A car is helpful but not essential.
Why join Home Instead Taunton?
- Supportive mentor scheme
- Clear career progression
- Accredited dementia, Parkinson’s, and end-of-life training
- Employee benefits & wellbeing support
- Early Pay option
- Refer-a-Friend bonuses
What happens next
Apply today, and our friendly recruitment team will contact you within 24–48 hours. If it’s a good fit, you can start your live-in placement as soon as you’re ready.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £125.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- What location are you based please?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? (Unfortunately, we do not offer this)
- Why would you like to work for Home Instead? Please make a note of any previous professional care experience you have.
- Can you work shift patterns of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off?
- Please note that this role is in Taunton. Are you able to commute to Taunton?
- Do you have a DBS on the update service?
Experience:
- Live in Care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and your own vehicle? (This is not essential) (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
