{"id":348747,"date":"2025-11-05T21:27:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T21:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=348747"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:54:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:54:46","slug":"live-in-carer-job-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/jobs\/live-in-carer-jobs\/live-in-carer-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Live-in carer job description"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"page-banner hero-banner responsive-banner-block_74ac5c5c0f53e3e28ba918b404790b44 image-focal-point-right\"\n\t\t style=\"--hh-banner-overlay: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);--hh-mobile-banner-overlay: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.4), rgba(0,0,0,0.4));\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-s col-lg-6 justify-content-center py-lg-11xl py-4xl align-items-lg-start align-items-center min-h\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"text-white fw-bold m-0 text-6xlarge text-shadow-hard text-lg-start text-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLive-in carer job description\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.helpinghands.co.uk\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_self\"\n            aria-label=\"See available jobs\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        See available jobs    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n        \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<img width=\"1920\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8.webp\" class=\"hero-lcp-image\" alt=\"Live-in carer job description\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1200px) 968px, (min-width: 992px) 968px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8-300x87.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8-1024x298.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8-768x223.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8-1536x446.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carers_2560x744_8-2048x595.webp 2048w\" \/>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">What is it like being a carer?<\/h2>\n        \n                    <p class=\"text-purple-dark fw-medium text-2xlarge m-0 text-start\">As a Helping Hands live-in carer, no two days will ever be the same, but that\u2019s what makes it such an interesting and rewarding job!<\/p>\n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>It takes a special kind of person to be a carer and a good private carer is someone who truly cares about others and is not just earning a living. This is a special job, and it needs special people to do it. Finding out what a typical carer role is like can\u2019t easily be written down, as every one of our customers is cared for as an individual and therefore there is no \u2018average\u2019 day.<\/p>\n<p>However, what we can tell you is that if you become a Helping Hands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/\">private carer<\/a> you will never have a more fulfilling role, knowing that because of the actions you take a person gets to remain in their own home for as long as possible and retain as much independence as they can until the very end.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in making a difference to someone\u2019s life we\u2019d love to hear from you. Apply online today or give us a call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_4-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"An older woman using a walking stick walks arm in arm with a younger woman in a bright kitchen, both smiling and looking at each other warmly.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row mt-lg-l mt-m\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 acf-wysiwyg-reset\">\n                <h6><span class=\"is-hh-subtitle\">Carer job description and responsibilities<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Working as a carer can see you supporting your customer with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/live-in-care\/\">live-in carer<\/a>, you may be involved with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companionship \u2013 sharing conversation and spending time together<\/li>\n<li>Personal care \u2013 assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support<\/li>\n<li>Helping with mobility \u2013 some customers need assistance getting around the home<\/li>\n<li>Overseeing medication \u2013 all according to the customer\u2019s care plan<\/li>\n<li>Household chores \u2013 help around the home, such as vacuuming or washing clothes<\/li>\n<li>Preparing and cooking meals<\/li>\n<li>Running errands \u2013 assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions<\/li>\n<li>Other medical support \u2013 extra training is provided for more complex support needs as well as first aid training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span class=\"is-hh-subtitle\">How do I get started?<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Getting started in care is as easy as reading a carer job description like this! By discovering more about the role of a live-in carer and the flexible lifestyle it provides, you get a great insight into the type of responsibilities you may just have as a live-in carer. While most people naturally know if they have the passion for delivering the highest standards of care that being an amazing carer requires, it\u2019s still a great idea to do plenty of research first and discover if the role of a live-in carer does sound like something you\u2019d be suited to. Our live-in recruitment team will be able to take you through every step of the process that begins when you express your interest.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-md-11xl my-2xl py-md-xl py-xl bg-purple-95 d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center w-100\">\n    <div class=\"container row\">\n        <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-wrap justify-content-center align-items-center gap-md-l gap-s w-100\">\n                            <div class=\"fw-bold text-2xlarge m-none text-purple-dark text-center\">\n                    Apply to become a live-in carer today                <\/div>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.helpinghands.co.uk\/e\/careers\/search\/new\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_blank\"\n            aria-label=\"Live-in care jobs\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        Live-in care jobs    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10a77042 my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    \n    <section class=\"container my-0\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-stretch flex-row-reverse gap-lg-xl gap-md-m gap-s\">\n\n            <!-- Quote Section -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-s align-items-center justify-content-center p-lg-xl p-m rounded-4 bg-grey-light\" style=\"max-width: 952px;\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-row w-100 justify-content-start align-items-start\">\n                        <svg class=\"hh-icon h1 m-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #826B99\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#opened-quote--custom\" xlink:href=\"#opened-quote--custom\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"px-lg-3xl px-md-2xl px-xl d-flex gap-lg-l gap-s flex-column justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n\n                        <!-- Quote Text -->\n                        <p class=\"fw-bold m-0 text-2xlarge text-purple-dark text-center\">\n                            At first, I was apprehensive, but the assessors were so encouraging that I soon lost my nerves. Two years on, being a live-in carer is still the best job I\u2019ve ever done. I can\u2019t imagine a more rewarding one.                        <\/p>\n\n                        <!-- Quote Name -->\n                                                    <p class=\"fw-semibold m-0 lh-1 h5 text-purple-dark text-center\">\n                                Maria, Carer                            <\/p>\n                        \n                        <!-- Quote Button -->\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-row w-100 justify-content-end align-items-end\">\n                        <svg class=\"hh-icon h1 m-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color: #826B99\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#closed-quote--custom\" xlink:href=\"#closed-quote--custom\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n                            <!-- Image Column -->\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-12 d-flex align-items-stretch\">\n                    <div class=\"quote-image-wrapper w-100 position-relative overflow-hidden hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_3-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two women stand by an open car boot, smiling as they hold reusable shopping bags filled with groceries, including flowers and a carton.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"position-absolute top-0 start-0 w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">Carer responsibilities<\/h2>\n        \n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>A carer\u2019s responsibilities can involve household help, physical care, providing companionship and emotional support. Caregivers help with daily tasks like getting dressed, showering, taking medicine and socialising.<\/p>\n<p>The responsibilities of a care worker are varied. As a live-in carer, you\u2019ll provide personal care, help with household chores and supporting your customer to get out and about if they wish. Above all else, you\u2019ll provide companionship and emotional support \u2013 even if that\u2019s just a chat over a cup of tea or watching their favourite TV show with them \u2013 all while living in the customers\u2019 home.<\/p>\n<p>At Helping Hands, we support adults of all ages and with many varying medical conditions across the whole of England and Wales. Just as each of our customers and their situations are unique, so too are each of the live-in care placements and what you\u2019ll be required to do. Some of our customers have complex care needs that require a high amount of support, whereas others may be living with age-related frailties that mean they want someone to help more with their housework and accessing the local community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n                    <!-- Column 1: Buttons -->\n            <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-start align-items-start flex-row gap-s flex-wrap\">\n                        <a href=\"\/jobs\/carer-training-process\/training-live-in-carers\/\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_self\"\n            aria-label=\"Carer training and assessment process\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        Our assessment and selection process    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_6-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"An older man with grey hair and glasses sits smiling on a sofa next to a young woman with curly hair, who is also smiling. They appear to be enjoying a pleasant conversation in a cosy indoor setting.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row-reverse gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">What do I need to be a live in carer?<\/h2>\n        \n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>To work as a carer the most important qualities are kindness and patience. Whilst experience is always valued and previous caring experience is useful when taking on the role of a live-in carer, it is not essential. We provide all the skills and knowledge you need and ongoing support every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>The essential requirements for the role are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A compassionate nature and good communication skills<\/li>\n<li>The passion to really make a difference to someone\u2019s life<\/li>\n<li>The right to work in the UK<\/li>\n<li>Excellent levels of English, both spoken and written<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n                    <!-- Column 1: Buttons -->\n            <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-start align-items-start flex-row gap-s flex-wrap\">\n                        <a href=\"\/jobs\/live-in-carer-jobs\/live-in-carer-faqs\/\"\n           class=\"btn text-nowrap btn-primary btn-lg text-large\"\n           target=\"_self\"\n            aria-label=\"Live-in carer FAQs\">\n\n            \n                <span>\n        More FAQs    <\/span>\n    \n            \n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_10-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two people sit outdoors, smiling and talking whilst holding cups. One person wears a yellow hoodie and glasses, and the other has long hair and a jumper over their shoulders. Green foliage surrounds them.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"img-fluid w-100 rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"container my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n    <div class=\"row flex-row gap-lg-11xl gap-m\">\n        \n        <div class=\"col-lg-7 col-12\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m\">\n\n    \n        <!-- Column 1: Text -->\n                    <h2 class=\"text-purple fw-bold text-start text-4xlarge m-0\">How long do placements last?<\/h2>\n        \n        \n    \n                    <div class=\"acf-wysiwyg-reset text-start\"><p>Live-in care placements are flexible and built around the needs of each customer. Most of them last for a period of weeks and then you can take a long period of leave. You must be able to commit to a minimum of three weeks which would cover some of our shorter-term placements. This also allows continuity for our customers and enables you to build a relationship with every customer you care for. Many of our live-in carers enjoy their time on placements as much as they enjoy the breaks in between, with some becoming more like friends to the customers they care for. Carers like <a href=\"\/jobs\/live-in-carer-jobs\/meet-live-in-carers\/caring-for-motor-neurone-disease\/\">Mary from Zambia<\/a> use their time off to visit family back home. Others use it to travel or go on a relaxing holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-1024x1024.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_5-2048x2048.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"An older woman with glasses smiles while sitting at a kitchen counter with carrots, tomatoes, and a yellow pepper. 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We look at your personality and character, preferred location and your experience.<\/p>\n<p>Experience is a big determining factor when making that match. Certain care packages and conditions require more experience than others, so we always put this into consideration first.<\/p>\n<p>Some of our carers like to work in city environments, others prefer the countryside. Some choose to be close to home and others want to visit different parts of the country. We try to accommodate everyone\u2019s preference, but we do ask for some flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>If this kind of lifestyle sounds like it would suit you, then get in touch and apply today. <a href=\"https:\/\/jobsearch.helpinghands.co.uk\/\">Search for the latest carer jobs<\/a> or get in touch with our recruitment team for more details about the role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n        \n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <!-- Column 2: Media -->\n            <div class=\"col-lg-5 col-12\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"w-100 h-100 position-relative overflow-hidden rounded-4 hh-defer-wrap\">\n                        \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-1024x772.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-1024x772.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-768x579.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-1536x1158.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-2048x1544.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two people sit outside at a round table, smiling and painting on a small easel. 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One has curly hair and wears a white top; the other has short hair and wears glasses and a yellow jacket.\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"position-absolute top-0 start-0 w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover rounded-4\"\n\t\t\t\tloading=\"eager\"\n\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t                        <div class=\"hh-skeleton rounded-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        \n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- Block Container -->\n<div id=\"hh-container-block_c60236156442bdbcfcce6f05e1334e59\" class=\"hh-container my-md-11xl my-2xl text-start custom-container-1320\" style=\"\">\n    \n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-80dee810 d-flex flex-column gap-lg-xl gap-m my-md-11xl my-2xl\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32c9b2a4 d-flex flex-column gap-lg-l gap-m justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-purple fw-bold text-4xlarge m-0 text-center\">Other people are interested in\u2026<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n    \n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column align-items-start justify-content-start gap-s rounded-4 bg-grey-20 h-100\">\n\n        <!-- Image Card Image -->\n        <div class=\"w-100 rounded-top-4 overflow-hidden ratio ratio-1x1 ratio-lg-568x490 hh-defer-wrap\">\n            \t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-1024x772.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-768x579.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-1536x1158.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/live-in-care_2560x2560_8-e1765969478210-2048x1544.webp 2048w\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"100vw\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Two people sit outside at a round table, smiling and painting on a small easel. 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