Live in carer (London)

Fountain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment platform is seeking self-employed Live In Carers to provide one-on-one support to older individuals at home. This role requires a commitment to live with clients for at least 7 consecutive days, offering personal care and companionship. Carers enjoy a competitive weekly rate, reimbursement of travel costs, and the flexibility to select their clients. Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months of care experience and a good level of spoken English. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Competitive weekly rate

Double pay on bank holidays

Travel costs reimbursement

Carer loyalty programme

Dedicated support from Family Support Specialists

Free access to e-learning platform

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of professional care experience.
• Good level of spoken English is required.
• Right to work in the UK as a self-employed carer.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Assist with medication reminders and meal preparation.
• Support mobility and manage light housework.

Skills

Work independently

Good level of spoken English

Professional care experience

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.

(Carers must be available to live with clients both day and night for a minimum of 7 consecutive days to be eligible for this role)

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Medication reminders
• Food shopping
• Meal preparation
• Mobility support
• Companionship
• Light housework

Benefits

• Competitive weekly rate of £720‑865 per week
• Double pay on bank holidays, driving bonuses, food allowances, and other add‑ons
• Travel costs to and from placement reimbursed
• Opportunity to join the carer loyalty programme (exclusive rewards from day one)
• Full flexibility to choose who you care for and when, managed via our online portal
• Your own comfortable private space on placement, with all meals covered
• Dedicated support from Family Support Specialists
• Free access to an external e‑learning platform to grow your skills in specialist areas

Requirements

• Work independently without manager supervision in the care recipient’s home
• Commit to placements for a minimum of 7 consecutive nights
• Have at least 6 months of professional care experience
• Pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England/Wales or PVG in Scotland)
• Provide 2 professional references that Elder can verify
• Good level of spoken English
• Right to work in the UK as a self‑employed carer (no student/Skilled Worker visas)

How to Apply

We’ve made applying easy. Complete our online application form in minutes, then we’ll arrange a fully remote onboarding session at a time that suits you.

Job type: Full‑time
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
Other details: Flexitime, referral programme, DBS/PVG required