Live in carer (Edinburgh)

Fountain; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care platform is looking for self-employed Live In Carers in Scotland to provide personalized care for older individuals. Responsibilities include personal care, medication reminders, and companionship. The position offers a competitive weekly pay of £720-865 and the flexibility to choose placements. Apply easily online and enjoy support throughout the onboarding process.

Benefits

Competitive weekly rate

Driving bonuses

Food allowances

Flexible scheduling

Comfortable private space on placement

Free access to E-learning platform

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to placements for a minimum of 7 nights.
• Pass a background check (DBS/PVG).
• Provide 2 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to older people.
• Assist with medication reminders and meal preparation.
• Ensure companionship and mobility support.

Skills

Independently working

Professional care experience

Spoken English

Job description

Join the thousands of self‑employed live‑in carers finding rewarding care work through Elder’s award‑winning online platform.

Elder is expanding its Live In Care service! We’re looking for self‑employed Live In Carers to join our platform and provide one‑to‑one support to older people at home.

Providing personalised care, you’ll work directly with the customer to create a schedule everyone is happy with. Your assistance will help them to stay in control and independent for as long as possible and you’ll have plenty of time to provide meaningful support and form real connections.

Daily responsibilities will vary depending on your care recipient, but may include:

• Personal care
• Medication reminders
• Food shopping
• Meal preparation
• Mobility support
• Companionship
• Light housework
• A competitive weekly rate of £720-865 per week
• Double pay on bank holidays, driving bonuses, food allowances, and other add-ons
• Your travel costs to and from your placement reimbursed
• The opportunity to join the carer loyalty programme. Your very first day of care will give you access to exclusive rewards that can help you stay healthy, reach your financial goals, and balance your work and personal time.
• Full flexibility to choose who you care for as a live‑in carer, and when, all of which can be easily managed in our online portal
• Your own comfortable private space when working on placement, plus the cost of all meals covered
• Dedicated support from our Family Support Specialists
• Free access to an external E‑learning platform, so you can grow your skills in specialist areas

Requirements:

• Be able to work independently without manager supervision in the care recipient's home
• Ability to commit to placements for a minimum of 7 nights in the Care Recipient's home
• Have at least 6 months professional care experience
• The ability to pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England and Wales, or a PVG in Scotland)
• The ability to provide 2 professional references that Elder can verify
• A good level of spoken English
• Right to work as self‑employed in the UK (unfortunately, no Student/Skilled worker visas)

How to Apply:

We’ve made applying easy. Our simple online application form can be completed in minutes, and all of our onboarding process is fully‑remote via an introductory call, which will be arranged at a time that suits you.

Job Type: Full‑time

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• DBS/PVG (required)