Live-in Carer (Female)

Salary £750 - 850 per week
LocationSouthampton
Job type Agency
ReferenceSOU/WKND/LIC
ContactSouthampton Community
Contact Email southamptonhomecare@nurseplusuk.com

Job description

Make your weekends matter. Join Nurseplus Care at home as a Weekend Live-in Carer and make a real difference in a someone’s life.

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care while also building meaningful relationships? We are looking for a compassionate and engaging Female Live-in Carer to provide weekend support in a rural home setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a client who is looking not only for a Support Worker, but also a companion, someone sociable, vibrant and happy to get involved in activities and getting out and about.

Your role will be pivotal in enabling independence, providing reassurance to family members, and ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect and warmth.

Package Details

  • Weekend live-in support: Friday – Monday
  • Rural location

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Weekend Live-in Carer, you will be supporting within one household from Friday evening through to Monday morning.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing personal care with dignity and respect
  • Supporting with all transfers (hoist experience desirable, but full training can be provided)
  • Driving a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)
  • Supporting transport to college on Mondays
  • Acting as both a Support Worker and companion, engaging in activities, social outings and community access
  • Supporting swimming sessions (confidence in the water is essential)
  • This role offers the opportunity to build a genuine connection while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What We’re Looking For

  • Female Support Worker (required due to personal care needs)
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Confident driver, willing to drive a WAV
  • Access to your own vehicle due to rural location
  • Confident swimmer
  • Strong communication skills and a good standard of English
  • You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK
  • An enhanced DBS (which you can apply for upon registration if required)

We are always recruiting for support workers for all our clients with differing needs, if you feel you have some of these skills but not all, please apply and we’ll talk through the specific of the role.

Why Join Nurseplus Care at home?

Continuity of Care: Work consistently with one client in one home, allowing you to build trust and make a meaningful impact.

Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Competitive live-in package with weekly pay.

Travel & Food Allowance: Travel support available per booking.

Tailored Client Matching: We carefully match carers with clients to ensure confidence, compatibility and the best possible outcomes.

Paid Industry-Leading Training: Full training provided, including hoist training if required, in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.

Ongoing Development: Access to continuous professional development and funded qualifications including NVQ Levels 2 and 3.

Blue Light Card: Thousands of discounts on the high street and online.

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. Just as importantly, we are committed to supporting our staff through training, development and a culture that values the incredible work you do.

If you’re ready to make your weekends truly rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay rates inclusive of holiday pay. Salary range dependent on placement and duration.