Live in Carer in Plymouth area
Country Cousins
Plymouth, South West EnglandView 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 and help them with daily tasks and health needs. The role is self‑employed and you work alone. It suits caring, reliable people who can manage different levels of dependence.
What you'll need
- Must have experience caring for adults, preferably live‑in care
- Able to work unsupervised and follow care plans
- Right to work in the UK and able to register as self‑employed
- Willing to undergo a DBS (background) check
- Good communication and basic first‑aid knowledge
How to boost your chances
- Prepare a clear CV showing any live‑in or home‑care work
- Gather references from previous care roles
- Set up a simple self‑employment record for tax purposes
- Read the job description carefully and note any required qualifications
- Practice describing how you handle different care needs in an interview
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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
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Adzuna
First seen
23 August 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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