Self-Employed 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'll care for one person in their home, doing tasks like cooking, cleaning, and helping with daily activities. This job is for people who enjoy working independently and want to make a real difference in someone's life. You'll need to be flexible and able to cope with different levels of care needs.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be a good cook and able to prepare healthy meals.
- You'll need to be able to clean and maintain a home.
- You'll need to be able to lift and move people safely.
- You'll need to be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- You'll need to be able to cope with different medical conditions and needs.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking a care qualification to improve your skills and confidence.
- Make sure you have a good understanding of the client's needs and preferences before starting the job.
- Be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Think about getting a DBS check to increase your chances of getting the job.
- Research the company and the role thoroughly to make sure it's a good fit for you.
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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
8 August 2026
Last checked
12 October 2026
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