Live-in Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

About the Live-in Care Assistant job in Worthing

If you're a compassionate, professional live-in care assistant looking for work in Worthing, Medicare People can offer rewarding work supporting people in their own homes. Our live-in roles focus on personalised support that helps people keep their independence, dignity and choice.

You'll play an important part in each client's everyday life: helping with personal care, companionship, household tasks, mobility and daily routines, and building strong relationships with care centred on each person's preferences and needs.

We know flexibility matters, so we offer a range of placements to suit you, with ongoing support from a dedicated care management team. We work with clients across Worthing and nearby, matching carers with placements that are rewarding and fulfilling.

What we offer

• Weekly earnings from £830 a week
• Flexible placements from 4 days to 8 weeks
• Free accommodation while on placement
• A food budget during placements
• Regular live-in work across Worthing
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Free training
• Free uniform and ID badge
• Paid Blue Light Card membership
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• 24/7 support from our care management team, who value your wellbeing

What you'll do

• Give person-centred care in the client's home
• Build meaningful relationships through companionship and emotional support
• Help with personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming
• Support mobility, with safe moving and handling
• Prepare meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration
• Give medication in line with the care plan
• Help with light household tasks, including cleaning and laundry
• Run errands such as shopping and collecting prescriptions
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals
• Keep accurate, detailed care records
• Give one-to-one support that promotes independence

What you'll bring

• Previous professional care experience (preferred)
• A caring, patient and compassionate nature
• Confidence working on your own in a client's home
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to adapt to different clients and care needs
• Reliability and a professional attitude
• A commitment to person-centred care
• Experience supporting people with daily living
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience giving medication (desirable)
• Live-in experience is welcome but not essential

What happens after I apply?

• Fill in the form on this page and upload your CV
• We review it and invite you to set up your online candidate account
• Add your details and the placements you'd like
• Complete your registration and compliance checks in your account
• Start applying for placements

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

About Medicare People

Medicare People offers rewarding live-in care jobs across Worthing and the UK for compassionate carers who want to give exceptional support to people in their own homes. As a growing provider, we're committed to flexible work, competitive pay and ongoing support from experienced care professionals.