Live in carer (Newcastle)

Fountain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care platform is seeking self-employed Live In Carers to provide personalized care to older individuals in their homes. The role offers competitive weekly rates ranging from £720 to £865, with added benefits like double pay on bank holidays and full flexibility in choosing placements. Candidates must have at least 6 months of professional care experience and the right to work self-employed in the UK. Apply now with an easy online form.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexitime

Referral programme

Loyalty programme rewards

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work as self-employed in the UK.
• Ability to pass a background check (DBS in England/Wales or PVG in Scotland).
• Provide 2 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support to older people.
• Assist with daily activities including personal care and mobility support.
• Create a suitable schedule in collaboration with the customer.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to minimum 7 nights

At least 6 months professional care experience

Good 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.

(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)

Elder is an online platform that connects self‑employed carers to suitable home‑care clients.

Responsibilities

• 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 (no Student/Skilled worker visas)

Job Details

Job type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 hours per week

• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Licensing / Certification

• DBS/PVG (required)

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.