Live-in Carer – Self-Employed
Up to £155 per day | Flexible placements | Accommodation and meals provided
Placements across England
Country Cousins is looking for experienced, self-employed live-in carers to provide one-to-one support in clients’ homes. You’ll help clients remain safe, comfortable and independent while choosing placements that suit your availability and experience.
Your earnings and placements
- Up to £155 per day, depending on the placement
- Flexible working patterns and a choice of assignments
- Accommodation and meals provided while on placement
- Travel expenses covered to and from placements
- £250 Recommend-a-Friend bonus
- Support from our Customer Relations Team
What you’ll be doing
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with personal care and daily routines
- Preparing meals and helping with light household tasks
- Supporting mobility, medication and health needs within your competence
- Liaising appropriately with families and healthcare professionals
- Helping clients maintain their independence and dignity
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
- At least six months’ professional care experience
- Self-employed status
- The right to work in the UK
- Two professional references
- A valid enhanced DBS check
- Valid training certificates for:
- Moving & Handling (practical)
- First Aid/Basic Life Support (practical)
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
- A compassionate, reliable and professional approach
Important information for self-employed carers
As a self-employed carer, you are responsible for arranging and paying for your own DBS check, mandatory training and certificate renewals. All required documents and certificates must remain valid while you are registered and undertaking placements.
Carefully matched placements
We match carers and clients according to skills, experience, preferences and the needs of each placement. You’ll receive clear placement information so you can decide whether an opportunity is right for you.