Live-in Carer

Medicare People Limited; Handcross; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay £830+

Food allowance

Free accommodation

Company pension

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card

Bank holiday pay

Flexible placements

Training provided

Refer-a-friend

Care team support

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Medicare People Limited is seeking a dedicated Live-in Carer in Handcross to deliver compassionate in-home care. You will support clients to live independently, providing personal care, meals, companionship, and daily living assistance in clients’ homes.

We offer flexible placements across Handcross, with competitive weekly pay, free accommodation, food allowance, full training, and ongoing support from our care management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of professional UK care experience
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential
• Experience administering medication is desirable
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to travel for placements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care
• Support clients to live independently in their own homes
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance
• Help with mobility and everyday activities
• Prepare meals and support healthy hydration
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable home environment
• Complete shopping and other essential errands
• Monitor changes in wellbeing and report concerns
• Maintain clear and accurate care notes
• Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication

Independent work

Reliability

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Live-in Carer job in Handcross

At Medicare People, we're seeking dedicated Live-in Carer in Handcross to deliver compassionate live-in care and support to individuals in their own homes. This role is ideal for caring professionals who enjoy providing personalised support and helping people maintain their independence.

As a Live-in Carer working in Handcross, you'll provide tailored assistance based on each client's unique requirements. Responsibilities may include personal care, preparing meals, offering companionship, supporting social activities, and helping with everyday routines.

You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while making a positive impact on someone's daily life. We offer flexible placements, ongoing support, and a welcoming team that values the work you do.

Our live-in care opportunities cover Handcross and nearby communities, ensuring a variety of rewarding assignments are available.

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay from £830 per week
• Regular live-in care placements across Handcross
• Food allowance provided while working on placement
• Free accommodation during your assignment
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform and ID badge
• Paid Blue Light Card membership
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Flexible placements from 4 days to 8 weeks
• Full training provided at no cost
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Around-the-clock support from our care management team
• A caring workplace that values your wellbeing

What you'll do

• Support clients to live independently in their own homes
• Provide high-quality person-centred care
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance
• Help with mobility and everyday activities
• Prepare meals and support healthy hydration
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable home environment
• Complete shopping and other essential errands
• Monitor changes in wellbeing and report concerns
• Maintain clear and accurate care notes
• Work collaboratively with families and the wider care team

What you'll bring

• Minimum 6 months of professional UK care experience
• A caring, kind and compassionate nature
• Good communication and people skills
• Confidence working independently within a client's home
• Experience supporting individuals with a range of care needs
• A reliable and professional approach
• Flexibility to travel for placements
• A commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred care
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience administering medication is desirable
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

About Medicare People

Medicare People helps carers find rewarding live-in care careers in Handcross 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 Handcross and across the UK.