Live-in carer

Unitywaycare; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,310 - 44,590; Part time

Job summary

Unitywaycare is looking for live-in care providers in Cambridgeshire. You will offer 24-hour companionship and support in clients' homes for one- or two-week placements. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible shifts and offers paid breaks. Comfort with independent work and previous care experience is preferred. Enjoy a private room and meals provided during your stay.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour companionship and support.
• Help with personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Manage medication routines and appointments.
• Maintain a calm, stable presence in the home.
• Coordinate with the family and clinical lead.

Skills

Care experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Provide round-the-clock companionship and support in a single client's home for one- or two-week placements at a time.

Location Cambridgeshire

Pay £820 – £980 / week

Hours 1- or 2-week placements, with paid breaks during the day

About this role

Live-in care is the most personal way to support someone in their own home. You'll be matched carefully with a single client, share a routine that suits them, and have your own private room and meals provided throughout the placement. Two-hour daily breaks are protected and paid.

What you'll do

Provide 24-hour companionship and support

Help with personal care, meals and household tasks

Manage medication routines and appointments

Maintain a calm, stable presence in the home

Coordinate with the family and clinical lead

What we're looking for

Previous care experience strongly preferred

Comfortable working independently

Eligibility to work in the UK

Willing to commit to one- or two-week placements

Send a short application: no need for a polished CV. We'll be in touch within two working days.

Visit a small, regular caseload of clients to support with personal care, companionship and the routines that matter most to them.

Cover Saturday and Sunday rounds with our weekend team. Ideal for students, parents or anyone wanting a steady weekend role.

Pick up shifts that suit your schedule: covering holidays, sickness and respite visits across our existing caseload.