Live-in carer for private family
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barnard Castle, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | My Lighthouse Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job overview
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A private family is seeking a compassionate and experienced live-in carer for their 81-year-old father, George, who has a brain tumour. This is a permanent position working 4 days on and 3 days off (72 hours per week). The successful candidate will provide personal care, support with daily living activities, and end-of-life care in a rural setting near Barnard Castle. The carer must be a steady, practical individual with emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Key responsibilities
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The carer will live in the client's home and have the following responsibilities:
• Manage and administer medicines
• Support hygiene and toileting needs
• Buy groceries and prepare meals
• Provide overnight reassurance
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care as needed
About the client
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AGE: 81 years old
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Brain tumour
ADDITIONAL HEALTH NEEDS: George is currently mobile and well, but cannot prepare his own meals. He would benefit from a carer who can drive and accompany him on outings. He remains alert and engaged but tends to tire towards the end of the day. He requires prompting with incontinence care and meals. His adult children live approximately one hour away.
Work environment
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The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free. The property is situated in a rural location near Barnard Castle and is accessed via a car track approximately 1 mile long.
Requirements
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• Fluent English speaker (essential)
• Current driving licence and access to a car (a vehicle will be provided)
• Ability to work as a live-in carer on a 4 days on, 3 days off rotating schedule (72 hours per week)
Who this role would suit
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A steady, practical and emotionally strong carer. Someone who is experienced in managing difficult situations with composure and has the resilience to provide compassionate care in a palliative care setting.
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A private family is seeking a compassionate and experienced live-in carer for their 81-year-old father, George, who has a brain tumour. This is a permanent position working 4 days on and 3 days off (72 hours per week). The successful candidate will provide personal care, support with daily living activities, and end-of-life care in a rural setting near Barnard Castle. The carer must be a steady, practical individual with emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Key responsibilities
==========================
The carer will live in the client's home and have the following responsibilities:
• Manage and administer medicines
• Support hygiene and toileting needs
• Buy groceries and prepare meals
• Provide overnight reassurance
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care as needed
About the client
==========================
AGE: 81 years old
MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Brain tumour
ADDITIONAL HEALTH NEEDS: George is currently mobile and well, but cannot prepare his own meals. He would benefit from a carer who can drive and accompany him on outings. He remains alert and engaged but tends to tire towards the end of the day. He requires prompting with incontinence care and meals. His adult children live approximately one hour away.
Work environment
==========================
The client's home is smoke-free and pet-free. The property is situated in a rural location near Barnard Castle and is accessed via a car track approximately 1 mile long.
Requirements
==========================
• Fluent English speaker (essential)
• Current driving licence and access to a car (a vehicle will be provided)
• Ability to work as a live-in carer on a 4 days on, 3 days off rotating schedule (72 hours per week)
Who this role would suit
==========================
A steady, practical and emotionally strong carer. Someone who is experienced in managing difficult situations with composure and has the resilience to provide compassionate care in a palliative care setting.