Self-Employed Live-in Carer

Job Type:
Contract
Job Sector:
Health, Medicine
Region:
London
Location:
United Kingdom
Salary:
£150 to £180 per day
Salary Description:
£150 - £180
Posted:
19/08/2026
Recruiter:
Senior Home Care Group Limited
Job Ref:
MLMCcareers/TP/141/41

We work with experienced, reliable and compassionate self-employed care professionals to provide high-quality care and support to clients in their own homes.

The Role

As a self-employed carer, you may provide live-in care, visiting care, or both, depending on your availability, experience and the needs of our clients.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing person-centred care and support in the client's home.
Supporting clients with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.
Supporting medication routines where appropriate and within your training and experience.
Providing companionship and emotional support.
Supporting clients with household tasks and meal preparation where required.
Maintaining the client's dignity, independence, privacy and choice.
Communicating appropriately with family members and relevant professionals.
Following agreed care plans and reporting any concerns appropriately.
Maintaining professional boundaries and high standards of conduct.
What We Require

To progress your application, you will need to provide clear copies, photographs or screenshots of the following:

Valid photo ID

Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Public Liability Insurance

Proof of self-employment, such as an HMRC or tax return document displaying your name and UTR

DBS certificate registered on the Update Service

Relevant training certificates dated within the last 12 months, including:

Basic Life Support
Manual Handling
Medication Awareness
Safeguarding
Dementia Care

Up-to-date CV, including a completed employment gap explanation form

Care references, including client or employer name, dates of employment/care, telephone number and email address

Completed recruitment video call/interview

Completed Health Questionnaire

Professional profile photograph to share with clients

Confirmation of your current location in the UK

Driving licence and DVLA check/code where applicable

Confirmation of whether you are looking for visiting care, live-in care, or are open to both

What We Look For

We are looking for carers who are:

Compassionate, caring and reliable.
Experienced in providing high-quality care.
Professional and respectful.
Able to work independently within a client's home.
Good communicators.
Committed to promoting dignity, independence and choice.
Flexible and able to work around the needs of clients.
Able to provide appropriate references and evidence of their experience and training.
How to Apply

Please complete the relevant forms provided and return them to us along with the required supporting documents.

Once we have received and reviewed your documentation, we will contact you regarding the next stage of the recruitment process and arrange your recruitment video call/interview.

Successful applicants will then be considered for suitable care opportunities based on their experience, availability, location and the individual requirements of our clients.

MyLife MyCare
Connecting clients with trusted, self-employed care professionals.

Best wishes,
Sami

Contact Details:
Senior Home Care Group Limited
Tel: 000 000 0000
Contact: Sami Manton
Email:

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