Live-in Care Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Self-Employed

Medicare People Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flexible placements

Training available

Referral rewards

24/7 support

Self-employed earnings

Meaningful work

Job summary

Medicare People is seeking self-employed Live-in Carers in Maidstone to support people in their own homes. As a self-employed Live-in Carer, you will provide personalised, one-to-one care, stay with clients in their homes, and manage personal care, meals, companionship and medication support.

We offer flexible placements across Maidstone with accommodation included during assignments and ongoing support from a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment.
• Caring and supportive nature.
• Ability to support clients at home.
• Strong communication skills.
• Calm and professional demeanor.
• Reliable with a positive attitude.
• Flexible approach to care needs.
• Commitment to promoting dignity and independence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Medication experience is desirable.
• Live-in care experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to remain independent in their own homes.
• Provide person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with washing, dressing and personal care.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Help with mobility and daily routines.
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Support with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Complete shopping and other essential errands.
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Keep accurate care records.
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Job description

About the Live-in Carer Job in Maidstone (Self-Employed)

Medicare People is looking for dedicated self-employed Live-in Carers in Maidstone to support people who wish to remain in their own homes rather than move into residential care. Through our introductory service, we match experienced carers with families seeking personalised support.

As a self-employed Live-in Carer in Maidstone, you'll provide one-to-one assistance tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Duties may include personal care, meal preparation, companionship, medication support, mobility assistance, and helping maintain daily routines.

This role enables you to deliver truly person-centred care while developing meaningful relationships with those you support. You'll play an important role in helping clients maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life at home.

We introduce self-employed carers to families throughout Maidstone and the surrounding areas, creating rewarding placement opportunities.

We are currently recruiting self-employed Live-in Carers for our introductory care service.

What we offer

• Live-in care placements available across Maidstone and surrounding area
• Strong earning potential through self-employed work
• Flexibility to choose placements that suit you
• Accommodation included during assignments
• Access to ongoing placement opportunitiesFree training to support professional development
• Referral reward programme
• Dedicated support team available 24/7
• Meaningful work supporting people in their own homes

What you'll do

• Support clients to remain independent in their own homes
• Provide person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Assist with washing, dressing and personal care
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Help with mobility and daily routines
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Support with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
• Complete shopping and other essential errands
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns
• Keep accurate care records
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals

What you'll bring

• Previous experience working in a care environment
• A caring and supportive nature
• Confidence supporting clients in their own homes
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• A flexible approach to different care needs
• A commitment to promoting dignity and independence
• Right to work in the UK
• Medication experience is desirable
• Live-in care experience is beneficial but not required

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a growing provider of high-quality live-in care services, offering rewarding live-in care jobs in Maidstone and across the UK. We connect compassionate care professionals with clients who need personalised one-to-one support, helping individuals remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.

Whether you're searching for a new live-in care job in Maidstone or looking to build a long-term career in care, we provide flexible placements, competitive pay, ongoing support, and opportunities to make a genuine difference every day.

Our carers are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in training, responsive management, and a supportive culture. To learn more about our wider opportunities, visit our Live-in Care Jobs page.

Medicare People is a live-in care provider and employment agency, helping carers find rewarding live-in care jobs in Maidstone and across the UK.