Short Term - Live In Care Assistant

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With local office support, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. 

We are looking for kind, compassionate Care Assistants who want to make a genuine difference in our client's life to join our team as a Female Live-In Care Professional in West Lothian for the period 6 July to 22 July 2026.

Benefits:

• Earnings from £875 per week, depending on client needs
• £7 per day meal allowance
• Travel expenses up to £50 paid for travel to and from placements
• Weekly in-person support and supervision in the client’s home from our dedicated care managers
• 'Out of hours' support in case of emergencies
• Employee Pension Scheme
• 28 days of paid holiday
• Regular shifts
• High street discounts
• Referral programme 
• Paid training
• Office events to meet and Socialise with our Team
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Support to complete SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification (fully funded)

About the role:

We are looking for kind, compassionate Care Assistants who want to make a genuine difference in our client's life to join our team as a Female Live-In Care Professional in West Lothian for the period 6 July to 22 July 2026.

Please note: this role is open to female applicants only due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement, based on the specific needs of the client.

In this rewarding role, you will live in a client’s home and provide personalised, non-medical support to help her remain independent, safe, and comfortable. Your responsibilities may include assisting with daily routines, offering companionship, and accompanying her to appointments or social outings. Your presence will play a vital role in enhancing her overall quality of life.

A valid driving licence and access to a reliable car are essential for this position.

No formal qualifications or previous professional experience are required. However, experience in a care setting or supporting older people, whether through work, volunteering, or caring for a family member, would be beneficial.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful
• Able to build meaningful relationships with clients
• Comfortable providing companionship and spending quality time with others
• Dedicated to delivering an outstanding service

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Shift Patterns (including weekends): 

• 2 weeks on/2 weeks off
• Respite Care (Ad-Hoc short-term placements)
• Other personalised shift patterns can also be created, working a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks 

As a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi.  In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support.



If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01506 346046

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.