{"id":346790,"date":"2025-11-04T09:55:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=346790"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:10:40","slug":"live-in-carer-jobs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/jobs\/live-in-carer-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Live in carer jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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What is a live in carer?<\/h2>\n \n

A live-in carer provides round-the-clock support for someone who chooses to live in their own home.<\/p>\n \n \n

As a live-in carer, you’ll move into your customer’s home and live with them, providing support whenever they require. We’ll make sure you’re trained to help your customer in a wide range of ways – from personal care and bathing, to accompanying them to appointments and carrying out household duties. You’ll get to spend quality time with them and provide vital companionship, but you’ll also get time and space to yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What does a live in carer do? <\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Providing a diverse range of healthy meals can be a huge part of effective live-in care. Our live-in carers offer meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner, although some customers choose to do their own cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the things you’ll learn on your assessment day is how to help a customer administer their medication in a safe and appropriate manner.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One of the benefits of receiving care at home is that customers are not parted from their furry friends. Some of our live-in carers help out by taking pets for walks and ensuring they’re properly fed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It’s likely that your customer will be living with limited mobility, so they may ask you to do their weekly shopping for them or pick up a prescription on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Taking care of the time-consuming tasks around the home gives your customer the opportunity to devote their energy to the things they enjoy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A big reason why many people opt for live-in care is so they have round-the-clock assistance with routines such as toileting, bathing and dressing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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One of your main responsibilities will be to ensure your customer isn’t left feeling isolated or unsupported. Companionship might mean sitting down with them for a cup of tea while you watch a quiz show together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You may need to help your customer access certain parts of their home and support with strenuous activities like getting into bed. We’ll make sure you’re fully trained to provide safe mobility assistance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If your customer is living with a complex or advanced medical condition, it’s likely they’ll require more sophisticated care. In this instance, you may work alongside a fully-qualified nurse to provide clinical care.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Live in carer pay and benefits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the nation\u2019s leading home care specialist, all of our carers are employed directly by us. No franchises. No agencies. No tax returns for you to complete. And no feelings of you being left alone without support.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Your local care manager and care coordinator will provide dedicated, ongoing support<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You’ll get access to our employee benefits portal, with thousands of fantastic offers and deals<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You’ll get 28 days’ annual leave, plus access to our company pension scheme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We offer \u00a3100 to anyone who refers a friend to us (subject to T&Cs)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We pay a higher wage than other home care companies across the UK*<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We’ll support your personal development through training and qualifications<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tell us when you’re available so that work fits around your lifestyle<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve applied for your ideal position, there are four simple stages remaining in the process:<\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A member of our recruitment team will contact you for an interview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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You’ll need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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After your interview, we’ll invite you to an assessment program at one of our regional centres<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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You’ll be ready to start your carer journey with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s so much more value when you\u2019re part of our team!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We understand that being your own boss is a desirable way to work, with flexibility and independence. However, when you work with Helping Hands, you can still enjoy the benefits that come with self-employment as well as plenty of extras!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Earn up to \u00a3720 per week vs. up to \u00a3800 per week self-employed, but without benefit contributions (based on the average UK salary of a self-employed live-in carer). <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Earn up to \u00a32.53 per week vs. none as a self-employed live-in carer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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We give you 28 days paid holiday pro-rata.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Tax & NI Payments managed for you<\/h6>\n

Don\u2019t forget! Hiring an accountant is expensive.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Support when you need it from our team of experts<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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A whole host of benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get the whole package with Helping Hands<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Self-employment means you\u2019ll miss out on the paid benefits of annual leave and an employer pension. At Helping Hands, we provide these to make your life easier.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every carer with Helping Hands will receive a free Blue Light Card! With hundreds of retailers offering generous discounts, you can save money every day.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re passionate about growing our people and retaining the amazing talent at Helping Hands. During 2021, we promoted 321 employees – it could be you next!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With our new Early Pay App, you can take up to 50% of what you have earned at any time during the month, with no fees and no interest. Ideal for those pesky surprise bills.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Being self-employed means you also incur the costs of buying your own supplies. At Helping Hands, we take care of that for you, so you never have to worry about it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019re able to access professional counselling, in strict confidence, to help with major life issues including stress, debt and bereavement as well as lots of other advice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Being a carer is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Believe us, we know.<\/p>\n \n \n

We only employ those who have certain characteristics that we would want if our own loved ones were being cared for by someone else. After all, customers are welcoming someone new into their home, so they have to trust that we are selecting only the best carers to join our team. When recruiting live-in carers, we choose those that are empathetic, patient, kind and who are willing to go the extra mile for the person entrusted into their care. You don\u2019t need any specific qualifications to be a live-in carer, and although previous care experience is a plus, it isn\u2019t a necessity. Just the will to care for others with compassion and dignity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our carer assessment process is designed to give you the skills to be the best live-in carer you can be.<\/p>\n \n \n

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Our live-in carer assessment and selection process is flexible and designed to give you the skills to be the best live-in carer you can be. We\u2019ll cover a mixture of classroom sessions and practical activities, meaning you\u2019ll develop the skills and knowledge to be happy and confident in your new role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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