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Live-in carer – self-employed private home

Colchester (Essex)
Freelance
Skybod healthcare Ltd
£28,800 - £46,608 a year
Posted: 17 November
Offer description

Skybod Healthcare Ltd is seeking experienced and compassionate live-in carers to provide personalised one-to-one care and companionship in clients' homes.

This is a self-employed opportunity, giving you flexibility and independence while delivering high-quality, person-centred support that helps clients maintain safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming
* Support medication routines and daily wellbeing tasks
* Prepare meals and assist with light domestic chores
* Offer companionship, emotional support, and encouragement
* Assist with mobility and safe movement
* Accompany clients to appointments, walks, or social activities
* Observe and report any changes in health or wellbeing

Self-Employment Guidance

This role is for self-employed candidates only:

* You must have or be willing to obtain a UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) from HMRC.
* If you do not yet have a UTR, Skybod Healthcare Ltd can provide a step-by-step guide to help you register.
* Candidates on a sponsor visa cannot work as self-employed, and Skybod Healthcare Ltd cannot provide visa sponsorship.
* Check your visa or immigration status to confirm eligibility to work as self-employed in the UK.

Requirements

* Minimum 6 months' care experience (live-in or domiciliary)
* Self-employed or willing to register
* Enhanced DBS check (or willing to obtain)
* Right to work in the UK and professional references
* Naturally caring, professional, and dependable
* Bonus: NVQ Level 2/3 or First Aid certification

Why Work With Skybod Healthcare Ltd

* Flexible, self-employed placements
* Long-term and repeat client opportunities
* Build meaningful one-to-one relationships
* A role where you positively impact clients' lives every day

How to Apply

Please respond directly to this Indeed post with your CV and a brief summary of your care experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £700.00-£900.00 per week

Application question(s):

* Do you have a valid right to work documentation?
* Do you have a valid DBS certificate?
* Are you self-employed?

Experience:

* Carer: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

* Care Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: liveinjob

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