Job Description

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 Weymouth and Salisbury.

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 £980 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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