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

Medicare People Limited; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flexible placements

Free training resources

On-call support

Direct family placements

Job summary

Medicare People Limited is seeking experienced self-employed Live-in Carers in Ripley to support individuals at home. As a live-in carer, you’ll provide person-centred care, companionship, meal preparation, medication support, mobility assistance and help with daily tasks within clients’ own homes.

You’ll receive accommodation as part of each placement, flexible working arrangements, ongoing onboarding and training, and round‑the‑clock support from our team.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care or support to others.
• Compassionate and patient by nature.
• Able to work one-to-one with clients in home care.
• Reliable, professional and flexible in responsibilities.
• Right to work in the UK; live-in role requires independent work.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with everyday living tasks in their own homes.
• Provide person-centred care and companionship.
• Assist with personal care and grooming.
• Offer emotional reassurance and monitor wellbeing.
• Help with mobility, meals, housekeeping and errands.
• administer medications safely and keep care notes updated.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate

Communication skills

Independent worker

Reliable

Right to work in the UK

Job description

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

Medicare People is recruiting experienced self-employed Live-in Carers in Ripley to support individuals who require ongoing care within the comfort of their own homes. Through our introductory care model, we connect carers directly with families looking for dedicated long-term support.

As a self-employed Live-in Carer in Ripley, you'll provide tailored assistance that enables clients to live safely and independently. This may include personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication support, mobility assistance, and helping with everyday household tasks.

This rewarding role allows you to build trusted relationships while delivering truly personalised care. You'll support clients to maintain familiar routines and enjoy greater independence while receiving the one-to-one care they deserve.

We introduce self-employed carers to families throughout Ripley and the surrounding areas, helping create successful long-term care arrangements.

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

If you're passionate about helping people live independently at home and enjoy providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Regular client introductions throughout Ripley
• Attractive weekly earning opportunities
• Direct placements with families seeking care support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Accommodation included as part of every placement
• Access to free training resources
• Support with onboarding and compliance
• Support available around the clock
• Opportunities to develop long-term client relationships

What you'll do

• Support clients with everyday living tasks
• Provide person-centred care within their own homes
• Assist with personal care and grooming
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance
• Help with mobility and daily activities
• Prepare meals and drinks
• Administer medication safely and correctly
• Carry out light housekeeping and laundry duties
• Support with shopping and other essential errands
• Monitor clients' wellbeing and report concerns
• Keep care notes up to date and accurate
• Help clients live comfortably, safely and independently at home

What you'll bring

• Experience providing care or support to others
• A compassionate and patient nature
• Confidence supporting clients on a one-to-one basis
• Strong communication and people skills
• The ability to adapt to changing needs and situations
• Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude
• A commitment to delivering outstanding care
• Experience working independently
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with medication support is desirable
• Previous live-in care experience is welcomed but not essential

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

About Medicare People

Medicare People helps carers find rewarding live-in care careers in Ripley and throughout the UK. We work with people who are passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting clients to live comfortably in their own homes.

Our team is committed to supporting carers with flexible opportunities, ongoing guidance, and a responsive management team. We recognise the value of great carers and work hard to ensure they feel supported every step of the way.

Discover more opportunities on 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 Ripley and across the UK.