Live in Carer


Company:	St Jude's Care Ltd
Salary:	£700 - £1,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Weymouth, DT4 0AB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Live-In Carer – Make Every Day Matter

Looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change someone’s life?

At St Jude’s Care, our Live-In Carers provide more than care — they bring comfort, companionship and confidence to people living independently in their own homes across Dorset and Somerset .

If you’re caring, reliable and passionate about helping others, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly family-run team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Live-In Carer, you’ll provide dedicated one-to-one support tailored to each client’s needs, including:

💙 Personal care delivered with dignity and compassion

🍽 Preparing home-cooked meals suited to dietary needs and preferences

💊 Prompting or administering medication safely

☕ Providing companionship, reassurance and meaningful conversation

🏡 Helping with light household tasks to keep homes safe and comfortable

✨ Encouraging independence and supporting clients to stay involved in daily life

Every placement is different — but every day, you’ll make a real difference.

Why Join St Jude’s Care?

💷 Competitive pay – earn up to £1000 per week

📚 Paid induction and full Care Certificate training

🎓 Career progression opportunities including NVQ Level 2 & 3 and Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health & Social Care

🛌 Guaranteed breaks – two hours off daily plus a full 8-hour weekly break

🚗 Travel allowance up to £100 per placement

🏠 Comfortable private living space during placements

📞 24-hour support from our friendly care management team

🚀 Clear progression routes into Senior Carer, Complex Care or office-based roles

🎁 £500 referral bonus for every friend you refer*

✔ Free DBS check*

🤝 A supportive local team where you’re genuinely valued and recognised

About You

We’re looking for people who take pride in helping others live happy, fulfilling lives at home.

You’ll need:

✔ A caring, person-centred approach

✔ Good communication skills and spoken English

✔ Confidence working independently in a client’s home

✔ Right to work in the UK

✔ Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete one

✔ 6+ months of live-in care experience

🚘 Driving licence desirable but not essential

About St Jude’s Care

St Jude’s Care is a family-run care provider based in Weymouth with over 20 years of experience and a Good CQC rating.

Our mission is simple: to make a positive difference every day by helping people live happy, purposeful lives at home — and we believe great care starts with great carers.

Ready to make every moment matter?

📞 Call Sarah on 01305 559047

📧 Email recruitment@stjudescare.co.uk

We’d love to chat about our Live-In Care opportunities.

*T&Cs apply. St Jude’s Care is an equal opportunities employer.

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