Live-In Care Professional in Dumbarton G82 inDumbarton G82 PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13-£13 per hour
NO SPONSORSHIP
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Job description
Company Description
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services that allows clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance their quality of life. With award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our Clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust that enables us to provide personalised support.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.
Live-in Care Professional Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates - £130 per day, plus enhanced bank holiday rates
- 14 hours of break per week (2 hours/day)
- Blue light card
- Employee referral bonus programme
- MOT charge reimbursed – if using own car
- Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Savings on your favourite High Street brands
- Pension Scheme
Job Description
This position could be located anywhere in West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute and Arran. We are looking for applicants who are open to travel to these areas.
Duties can include:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments, social events or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
- Assist with administering medication
- Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same!
Who we are looking for:
- Applicants with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients
- Flexibility towards work schedules
- Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping
- Good communicator
- Team Player
- Professional
- Depending on the clients' needs, there are variations of rotas such as but not limited to:
1 week on, 1 week off
2 weeks on, one week off
4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Qualifications
- Experience is preferred but not required; training provided.
- Compassionate, reliable, and good communicator with a passion for supporting people.
- Desire to make a positive difference in the local community.
Additional information
We encourage applications from all sectors of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Here at Home Instead we work as a team and are always here to help each other out. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role needs PVG checks (criminal record checks). We will repay the cost after three months.
Home Instead West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute and Arran is an Equal Opportunities employer and it is aligned with Equality Act 2. Our philosophy and approaches aim to promote a fair and professional environment for all our employees.
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services that allows clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance their quality of life. With award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our Clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust that enables us to provide personalised support.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further.
Live-in Care Professional Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates - £130 per day, plus enhanced bank holiday rates
- 14 hours of break per week (2 hours/day)
- Blue light card
- Employee referral bonus programme
- MOT charge reimbursed – if using own car
- Training - fully paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Savings on your favourite High Street brands
- Pension Scheme
Job Description
This position could be located anywhere in West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute and Arran. We are looking for applicants who are open to travel to these areas.
Duties can include:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments, social events or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
- Assist with administering medication
- Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same!
Who we are looking for:
- Applicants with a kind, compassionate heart who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients
- Flexibility towards work schedules
- Organised, flexible and reliable with excellent time-keeping
- Good communicator
- Team Player
- Professional
- Depending on the clients' needs, there are variations of rotas such as but not limited to:
1 week on, 1 week off
2 weeks on, one week off
4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Qualifications
- Experience is preferred but not required; training provided.
- Compassionate, reliable, and good communicator with a passion for supporting people.
- Desire to make a positive difference in the local community.
Additional information
We encourage applications from all sectors of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Here at Home Instead we work as a team and are always here to help each other out. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This role needs PVG checks (criminal record checks). We will repay the cost after three months.
Home Instead West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute and Arran is an Equal Opportunities employer and it is aligned with Equality Act 2. Our philosophy and approaches aim to promote a fair and professional environment for all our employees.
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Why are you interested in a live‑in Care Professional role with Home Instead and what qualities would you bring to this position?
Tell me about any previous care or companionship experience. If you don’t have direct experience, how would you go about building rapport with a new client?
How would you support a client with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming) while preserving their dignity and independence?
A client refuses to take their medication — how would you respond and what steps would you take afterwards?
What would you do if a client became confused, distressed or had a fall? Please describe how you would manage the immediate situation and subsequent reporting.
1. 1. Why are you interested in a live‑in Care Professional role with Home Instead and what qualities would you bring to this position?
2. 2. Tell me about any previous care or companionship experience. If you don’t have direct experience, how would you go about building rapport with a new client?
3. 3. How would you support a client with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming) while preserving their dignity and independence?
4. 4. A client refuses to take their medication — how would you respond and what steps would you take afterwards?
5. 5. What would you do if a client became confused, distressed or had a fall? Please describe how you would manage the immediate situation and subsequent reporting.
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