Live In Care Jobs with Live In Care Ltd
Make a real difference as a live-in carer, supporting people to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.
Rewarding Live In Care Jobs
Live In Care Ltd offers self-employed live-in carer placements across the UK, with carefully matched clients, clear placement information and support from a fully managed care provider.
We work with experienced, reliable carers who want regular opportunities, professional communication, and the reassurance of 24/7 office support while in placement.
Whether you are looking for long-term placements, short-term respite work, dementia care, couples care, or night support, we can match you with suitable live-in care opportunities.
Why Work with Live In Care Ltd?
As a family-run, CQC-regulated provider established in 2014, Live In Care Ltd offers fully managed live-in care placements with clear information, careful matching and ongoing office support. From your first application through to every placement, our aim is to make the process straightforward, well organised and fully supported so you can focus on providing outstanding care.
- Simple online application with a friendly recruitment team
- Professional recruitment, interview and compliance process
- Carefully matched placements based on your experience and preferences
- Detailed care plans available before every placement
- Clear placement information before you decide whether to accept
- 24/7 support from our office team while you’re in placement
- Regular long-term, short-term and respite opportunities
- Dementia, couples, complex-care and night support placements
- Prompt payment after invoice approval
- A fully managed service, so you’re never left to deal with problems alone
Current Live In Care Vacancies
Browse our latest live-in care vacancies below. Every vacancy includes key information about the client, location, rotation pattern and daily rate where applicable. If you can’t find the right opportunity today, contact us and we’ll let you know when a suitable placement becomes available.
Looking for a Specific Live In Care Job? Get in Touch!
Not every placement is advertised online. Many opportunities are matched directly to experienced carers based on availability, location and specialist skills.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for experienced, reliable live-in carers who are confident in supporting people in their own homes. You should be kind, practical, professional and able to work independently while keeping in regular contact with the office team.
- Previous care or live-in care experience
- Confident supporting personal care
- Good communication skills
- Able to follow care plans
- Comfortable using digital care records
- Reliable, calm and professional
- Able to provide suitable references
- Right to work in the UK
- Willing to complete required checks before placements
Please note: applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
How Much Can I Earn as a Live-In Carer?
Live-in carer rates vary depending on the placement, the client’s care needs, the location, the length of the placement and whether any night support is required. Before you accept a placement, Live In Care Ltd will confirm the daily rate, expected duties, break arrangements, night support requirements and any specific skills needed.
All of our placements are self-employed live-in care roles, which means the agreed daily rate is confirmed before the placement starts. Higher rates may apply for complex care, couples care, urgent placements, waking night support or placements requiring additional experience.
We aim to give carers clear information before they decide whether to accept a placement, so you know what is expected and what the rate will be before you start.
What Is a Live-In Carer?
A live-in carer is an experienced care professional who lives in a client’s home during a placement and provides one-to-one support with daily routines, personal care, companionship and reassurance. The role can be highly rewarding because it allows you to build trust, understand the client’s preferences and make a real difference to their day-to-day life.
Live-in care placements vary depending on the person’s needs. Some clients mainly need companionship, meal preparation and gentle support with routines, while others may require help with personal care, mobility, medication prompts, dementia support, couples care or night-time reassurance.
As a live-in carer with Live In Care Ltd, you will receive clear placement information before you accept a role, including the client’s needs, daily routine, break arrangements, night support requirements and any specific skills required.
How to Apply for Live-In Care Jobs
Applying for live-in care jobs with Live In Care Ltd is straightforward. Send us your details, experience, availability and preferred locations. Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is suitable for current or future placements.
- Complete Your Application – Complete our online application form and tell us about your care experience, availability, preferred locations and the type of live-in care placements you are looking for.
- Recruitment Interview – Our recruitment team will review your application and arrange an interview to discuss your experience, skills and suitability for live-in care.
- Compliance & Background Checks – We’ll complete the necessary compliance checks, including references, right to work, DBS (where required) and any other documentation needed before placements can be offered.
- Carefully Matched Placements – We take time to match you with suitable clients based on your experience, personality, availability, location preferences and the client’s care needs.
- Receive Your Placement Information – Before accepting a placement, you’ll receive clear information about the client, daily routine, care plan, break arrangements, night support requirements, location and agreed daily rate so you can make an informed decision.
- Ongoing Support Throughout Your Placement – Unlike many introductory agencies, Live In Care Ltd remains involved throughout your placement. Our office team is available to provide advice, support and guidance whenever you need it, helping both you and the client throughout the placement.
- Future Placement Opportunities – When your placement comes to an end, we’ll work with you to identify suitable future opportunities that match your experience, availability and preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions About Live-In Care Jobs
How do I apply for live-in care jobs with Live In Care Ltd?
You can apply online by sending us your details, care experience, availability and preferred locations. Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is suitable for current or future live-in care placements.
Are your live-in carer roles self-employed?
Yes, our live-in carer placements are normally offered on a self-employed basis. Before accepting a placement, you will be given clear information about the client, the care required, the location, the daily rate, break arrangements and any night support.
How much can I earn as a live-in carer?
Live-in carer rates vary depending on the placement, the client’s care needs, the location, the length of the placement and whether night support is required. Higher rates may apply for complex care, couples care, urgent placements or waking night support.
Do I need previous live-in care experience?
Previous care experience is important, and live-in care experience is preferred for many placements. You should be confident supporting people in their own homes, following care plans, communicating clearly and providing safe, respectful and reliable care.
Do I need a driving licence?
Some placements may require a driving licence, especially where clients live in rural areas or need support getting to appointments or local activities. Other placements may not require driving. We will confirm this before you decide whether to accept a placement.
What support will I receive while in placement?
Live In Care Ltd is a fully managed care provider, so you are not simply introduced to a client and left alone. Our office team remains involved, and carers can contact us for support, guidance or to raise concerns while they are in placement.
Will I receive the care plan before starting?
Yes, where possible, you will receive clear placement information before starting, including the client’s care needs, daily routines, break arrangements, night support requirements and any specific skills needed. This helps you decide whether the placement is right for you.
What checks are required before I can start?
Before placements can be offered, we will need to review your experience, references, right to work in the UK and suitability for live-in care. Depending on your circumstances, checks may include DBS, training records, identification and other compliance information.
Do you offer visa sponsorship for live-in care jobs?
Live In Care Ltd normally requires applicants to already have the right to work in the UK. If visa sponsorship is not available, we are unable to progress applications from carers who do not already have suitable UK work permission.
What types of live-in care placements are available?
Placements vary depending on client needs and carer experience. Opportunities may include companionship, personal care, dementia care, respite care, couples care, hospital discharge support, complex care, waking night support and longer-term live-in care placements.
Looking for a Specific Live In Care Job? Get in Touch!
Not every placement is advertised online.
Many opportunities are matched directly to experienced carers based on availability, location and specialist skills.