Self Employed Live in Carer

SeeMeHired.com; Ash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Melody Care is seeking experienced self-employed Live-in Carers for assignments in Hampshire and Surrey. Role focuses on compassionate, person-centered support in clients' homes, matching each assignment to carers’ skills and availability.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, nutrition, personal care, and essential domestic tasks, while maintaining client dignity and independence. Training and DBS checks are required, with ongoing support from Melody Care.

Qualifications

• DBS check (Enhanced Adult Only) on update service preferred.
• Self-employed Live-in Carer status required.
• Required training before placement: Moving and Handling; Basic Life Support / First Aid; Medication; Safeguarding; Infection Prevention Control; Mental Health Capacity / MCA & DoLs; Food Safety; Diet Fluid and Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (getting up, dressing, washing, grooming).
• Meal preparation and serving, nutrition monitoring.
• Toilet assistance, continence management, boundaries of care.

Job description

Self Employed Live in Carer

Melody Care is seeking experienced self-employed Live-in Carers for various assignments. Are you ready for a new position which offers fresh challenges with plenty of support? This could be the role for you!

Melody Care is an established, high-quality care provider in Hampshire and Surrey.We are a privately owned company working with self-employed Live-in Carers who are passionate about care. All our Carers offer compassion and expertise within their roles and we are looking to grow our team all the time.

We always want to ensure that both our clients and Live-in Carers are happy, so we make every effort to make sure that each assignment is carefully matched.

We value the hard work and commitment from our Live-In Carers which is often reflected in the 5-star rated reviews that we receive.

We are seeking Live-in Carers who are self-employed, have an Enhanced Adult Only DBS (on the update service, preferably) and have their required training in place and up-to-date.

The courses we require are as follows:

• Moving and Handling;
• Basic Life Support / First Aid;
• Medication;
• Safeguarding;
• Infection Prevention Control;
• Mental Health Capacity / MCA & DoLs;
• Food Safety; and,
• Diet Fluid and Nutrition.

About the role

Responsibilities

Assistance with daily living activities such as:

• Getting Up / Going to bed
• Dressing and Undressing
• Washing, bathing, grooming (personal hygiene)
• Eating & Drinking (Nutrition) – preparing and serving meals
• Using the toilet, maintaining continence, managing incontinence
• Moving and transferring
• Tooth and denture care
• Checking spectacles and hearing aids
• Help during the night – settling down service, terminal night care
• Sleeping night duty
• Waking night duty

Health related tasks that the Client would normally take responsibility for e.g.

• Maintaining Medical regime
• Catheter and Stoma care
• Prevention of pressure sores
• Sight Loss
• The reporting of any significant changes in Clients’ wishes, condition or environment to the Office immediately.

Domestic Service

• Light house cleaning duties
• Laundry and ironing
• Meal preparation
• Shopping and errands

Social and Emotional Support

• Promote a sense of wellbeing
• Meet emotional needs
• Mobility and Transport
• Company, Conversation and Listening

About the company

At Melody Care, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care services that make a real difference in people’s lives. Our team is passionate about delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports independence and enhances quality of life. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, we strive to ensure our employees feel valued and empowered to grow in their roles. Join us, and be part of a company that truly cares about both its clients and its team members.