Live in carer

Overview

SELF-EMPLOYED ONLY. Live-In Carer – Female (Driver Preferred, Mental Health Support Experience).

Start Date: 1st March (handover from previous carer).

We are seeking a compassionate female live-in carer to support a client with a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing. The role involves working alongside the client’s husband’s private carers, maintaining balance in the household, and providing patient, flexible, and understanding care.

• Provide daily mental health support, helping manage anxiety and calming challenging situations.
• Occasionally prepare light snacks and drinks for the client’s husband. Coordinate with the husband’s private carers regarding the client’s meals and daily routine.
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support to the client.
• Work collaboratively with other carers in the home to ensure smooth household dynamics.

• Female carer with experience in mental health support. Driver preferred (client has a car; carer will be insured).
• Excellent communication skills, patience, and flexibility.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and adapt to household dynamics.
• Respectful and professional approach while collaborating with multiple carers.

• Live-in accommodation provided.
• Supportive working environment with clear communication.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the client’s wellbeing.

The work of the live-in carer and the private carers may occasionally overlap. This is intentional to maintain balance in the household. Transparency about this dynamic is essential for all candidates.

£750/ week.

• Minimum education:
  
  Secondary school / unfinished.
• Language skills:
  English.
• Other employee requirements:
  • Carers must speak and write English at B2 level. Carer should ideally be a non-smoker. Must have previous care experience. Documents needed:
    Up to date passport EU settlement status. Reference from previous jobs.
  • To be eligible to work in the UK: OPTION 1 - EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME:  /
  • You would need:
    Confirmation of your eligibility to live and work in the UK - settlement or pre-settlement, work permit after Brexit