QR code linking to this job posting Live-in Care Assistant - Earn up to £140 per day! in Newcastle upon Tyne inNewcastle upon Tyne PUBLISHED THU 20 NOV 2025

£20000-£30000 per year  NO SPONSORSHIP 
DEMENTIA FAMILY
Outstanding-rated team & earn up to £140 per day — pay reflects your care experience, plus bank‑holiday enhancements.
All travel expenses covered while on placement — ideal if you drive; no fuel or travel costs to worry about.
Paid induction training — get paid while you learn, plus free DBS in England or PVG if working in Scotland.
Average 6–10 hours per day as a live‑in carer — predictable routine that can suit childcare or family commitments.
Ongoing funded training (Level 2 & 3, dementia) and clear internal progression — many carers promoted into HQ roles.
24/7 central support, Employee Assistance Programme and active peer networks (LGBTQ+, ethnicity, neurodiversity) — a truly supportive, inclusive workplace.
We’re looking for live-in care assistants to join our “Outstanding” rated team. If you enjoy talking, laughing, and helping clients live life to the fullest, and share our passion for quality care, we'd love to hear from you. Support our clients across England and Scotland whilst earning up to £140 per day!
Why there’s nowhere better to join our team of live-in support worker:
All travel expenses covered whilst in placement across England and Scotland
We pay you to complete your induction training
Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements
Earn up to £500 with every successful referral
Free DBS for England and PVG if working in Scotland
Ongoing training includes Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in care and dementia awareness - over 25 carers starting their diplomas last year
Progression opportunities - over 30% of our HO roles last year were filled internally
Peer support through our buddy scheme and online Carer Community to share advice and stay connected
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
24/7/365 support from our central team
Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
“Joining The Good Care Group was a game changer for me, not just because it provided me with a better quality of life, but also because it gave me the chance to grow personally and become the best carer I could be.” Live-in Care Assistant review
What you’ll be doing as a live-in care assistant:
As a live-in support worker, you’ll follow a personalised care plan that enables clients to stay in their own homes.

Work an average of 6–10 hours per day
Provide one-to-one care for a client (sometimes a couple)
Support with daily activities including: personal care, condition management and household tasks

If you have at least 6 months experience working in the care industry, with a desire to make a positive difference in life, we want to hear from you! At The Good Care Group we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be a disability confident, and age diverse employer.

Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Outstanding-rated team & earn up to £140 per day — pay reflects your care experience, plus bank‑holiday enhancements.
All travel expenses covered while on placement — ideal if you drive; no fuel or travel costs to worry about.
Paid induction training — get paid while you learn, plus free DBS in England or PVG if working in Scotland.
Average 6–10 hours per day as a live‑in carer — predictable routine that can suit childcare or family commitments.
Ongoing funded training (Level 2 & 3, dementia) and clear internal progression — many carers promoted into HQ roles.
24/7 central support, Employee Assistance Programme and active peer networks (LGBTQ+, ethnicity, neurodiversity) — a truly supportive, inclusive workplace.
 


in Newcastle upon Tyne
Locations are approximate.