Carer in Manchester area
Country Cousins
Manchester, Greater ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,340 to £39,000
Contract
Contract
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will live in a client’s home in Manchester, helping with daily tasks and health needs. The role is full‑time, self‑employed and unsupervised. It suits caring, reliable people who are comfortable being on‑call and working alone.
What you'll need
- Previous experience caring for adults with varying needs
- Able to work independently and make safe decisions
- Good communication and empathy with clients
- Valid DBS check (or willing to obtain one)
- Relevant care qualification (NVQ Level 2/3) or willingness to train
How to boost your chances
- Write a clear CV that highlights any care experience
- Collect references from past care or health roles
- Ensure your DBS check is current before applying
- Think about how you will manage living in the client’s home
- Practice answering how you would handle an emergency
- Research Country Cousins to show genuine interest
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Job description
About The Role Make a real difference to people’s lives by joining Country Cousins, one of the UK's longest-serving live-in care agencies, as a Live-in carer on a self-employed basis. Get paid up to £1050 per week. As a Country Cousins live-in carer, you will be responsible for working independently and unsupervised in the client’s home, and so the ability to cope with various degrees of dependency and medical needs is paramount. Not only must you be a competent carer, but you should also be ab…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
11 October 2026
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