Job Description

Female* Live-In Carer

Location Southampton

Rate £139.81 per day

Rota 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off, with potential to take on longer-term placements.

Social Care in Action is proud to support individuals across the Southampton community, helping them stay safe, well, and independent in their own homes. We are currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated Female Live-In Carer to join our team.

About the Role

As a Live-In Carer, you will provide 24-hour support to our customers over a two-week period, living alongside them while they remain in their own home.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting daily living activities, including personal care, cooking, and household tasks
• Promoting mental stimulation and physical activity
• Ensuring privacy, dignity, and respect at all times
• Delivering person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Communicating effectively with customers, colleagues, and families

This role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rota, with a rest period during the day at allocated times. While a driving license is not essential, it is advantageous.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, compassionate, and dedicated
• Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives
• Experienced in health or social care roles (preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of the importance of rights, dignity, privacy, respect, and choice
• Personality and values come first. Previous caring experience is a bonus, but if you have the right attitude and commitment to quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £139.81 per day for live-in care work
• 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Guaranteed hour contracts available
• Paid training time (National Living Wage)
• Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2)
• Free branded uniform and lanyard
• Blue Light Card – national retail & online discounts
• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Career development & progression opportunities

About SCA Care

Social Care in Action (SCA Care) provides high-quality Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care, and Specialist Care services across Hampshire. Our mission is to empower people to live their best lives through compassionate, professional, and personalised support.

Important Information

• Female (Genuine Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
• Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA)
• Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship
• Candidates must live within the local area

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

SCA Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where your work truly matters.

Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within one week, your application has not been successful on this occasion.