Live-In Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Home Instead - Lincoln |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NM/RAP/003 |
Summary
£135 per day | 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off | Full training provided
Make a real difference every single day.
Home Instead Lincoln is looking for compassionate, reliable Live-In Care Assistants to support individuals to live safely, comfortably, and happily in their own homes. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and help people live with dignity, independence, and confidence.
If you have experience in home care, domiciliary care, assisted living, or nursing, or you simply have the right values and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role – Live-In Care Assistant
As a Live-In Carer, you will live in the client’s home on a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rota, providing consistent, person-centered care and companionship.
You will support clients with day-to-day living while promoting independence and emotional wellbeing — allowing them to remain in the place they love most: their own home.
Key Responsibilities
• Personal care including washing, dressing, grooming, and continence care
• Supporting mobility, transfers, and safe movement
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition and hydration
• Medication support in line with care plans and training
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging social interaction and meaningful activities
• Light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes to the care team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records
What We’re Looking For
Experience in care, home care, senior care, or nursing (preferred but not essential)
• A kind, patient, and compassionate approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn — full training provided
• Dementia care or similar training is an advantage
• UK driving license beneficial but not essential
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Working Pattern
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Live-in placement with one client at a time
What We Offer
• £135 per day
• Daily food allowance
• 35p per mile business mileage (if required)
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• Workplace pension
• Staff discounts
• 24/7 on-call support
• Fully funded training and ongoing professional development
Why Join Home Instead Lincoln?
Home Instead is a trusted, award-winning global home care provider, known for delivering outstanding care with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
We support our Care Assistants just as much as our clients — with training, guidance, and a team that genuinely cares.
Join us and help people live well at home.
Make a real difference every single day.
Home Instead Lincoln is looking for compassionate, reliable Live-In Care Assistants to support individuals to live safely, comfortably, and happily in their own homes. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and help people live with dignity, independence, and confidence.
If you have experience in home care, domiciliary care, assisted living, or nursing, or you simply have the right values and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role – Live-In Care Assistant
As a Live-In Carer, you will live in the client’s home on a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rota, providing consistent, person-centered care and companionship.
You will support clients with day-to-day living while promoting independence and emotional wellbeing — allowing them to remain in the place they love most: their own home.
Key Responsibilities
• Personal care including washing, dressing, grooming, and continence care
• Supporting mobility, transfers, and safe movement
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition and hydration
• Medication support in line with care plans and training
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging social interaction and meaningful activities
• Light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes to the care team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records
What We’re Looking For
Experience in care, home care, senior care, or nursing (preferred but not essential)
• A kind, patient, and compassionate approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn — full training provided
• Dementia care or similar training is an advantage
• UK driving license beneficial but not essential
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Working Pattern
• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Live-in placement with one client at a time
What We Offer
• £135 per day
• Daily food allowance
• 35p per mile business mileage (if required)
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)
• Workplace pension
• Staff discounts
• 24/7 on-call support
• Fully funded training and ongoing professional development
Why Join Home Instead Lincoln?
Home Instead is a trusted, award-winning global home care provider, known for delivering outstanding care with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
We support our Care Assistants just as much as our clients — with training, guidance, and a team that genuinely cares.
Join us and help people live well at home.