Live-in care jobs
Life is better when you care with us
Supporting our clients to live better, healthier lives at home begins with you. At Consultus Care and Nursing we invest in and support you to make that difference and positively impact the lives of those you care for. Our rewarding live-in care jobs empower you to help our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. We offer competitive pay, accredited training and all the support you need to provide the high-quality care our clients expect.
Become a carer with us
Ready to make a difference in someone's life? Become a carer today and provide the support and companionship that truly matters. Apply today to start a rewarding career in care with us!
What is a live-in care job?
A live-in carer provides around-the-clock support to individuals who need assistance to continue living independently in their own homes. Unlike visiting carers, live-in carers reside in the client’s home, offering daily help with personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, and helping to support conditions that can impact daily life. This type of care allows clients to continue to live in an environment that is familiar and comforting, whilst benefiting from dedicated, one-on-one care.
Live-in carers not only provide help with the tasks of daily life, but also contribute emotional support and companionship, building meaningful relationships with clients over time. They work closely with families and healthcare teams, ensuring consistent and personalised care is provided, tailored to each client’s unique needs.
A client is typically supported by a team of two carers who alternate shifts, each taking turns to live with them, whilst the other carer takes time to rest and recharge.
Reasons to choose a live-in care job
Provide personalised one-to-one care
At the heart of live-in care is the unique bond between you and your client. By focusing on one-to-one care, you’ll build meaningful relationships based on trust, understanding, and genuine connection. This allows you to focus on providing not just exceptional care, but also on meaningful moments that you can enjoy together.
Enrich lives, including your own
Helping clients to stay safely and happily in the comfort of their own homes means you’ll see the difference your care makes every moment, every day. Enjoy the fulfilment of enabling independence and improving quality of life – not just your client’s but yours too.
No two days are ever the same
We know through our years of experience that a key reason for our team’s job satisfaction is the variety of the day-to-day. From chatting over a cup of tea or coffee, to enjoying new activities with your clients, or taking them out for a day trip, no two days working in live-in care are quite the same.
The smarter career choice
As the population of older people is increasing, the demand for live-in care is growing, resulting in the need for more highly trained and skilled care professionals. This makes live-in care a sustainable career choice.
Live-in care also offer competitive rates of pay, and many other benefits, including training and career development. Plus, you’ll work in a rewarding environment where your contribution is highly valued by clients, their families, and by us.
Stay connected to what matters to you
Live-in care roles offer flexibility in how you work, ensuring the work-life balance you need to maintain your own connections with what is important to you – whether it’s friends, family or passions outside of work.
Become a carer with us
Ready to make a difference in someone's life? Become a carer today and provide the support and companionship that truly matters. Apply today to start a rewarding career in care with us!
What does a live-in carer do?
Our carer recruitment process
Apply online
Complete our straightforward online application form, providing details of your experience, skills, and availability. You will be required on application to submit your Right to Work in the UK.
Screening and interview
If shortlisted, we’ll invite you for a video interview and complete the necessary checks, including references and a UK DBS check or a police clearance if you are applying from overseas.
Training and on-boarding
If you are offered a live in care role you will attend our award-winning induction training in Kent and on successful completion you will begin your 12-week on-boarding to finish the Care Certificate.
What qualifications or experience are needed for live-in care jobs?
With live-in care jobs with Consultus Care and Nursing, no prior experience is necessary, making this an accessible career path for many. Whilst carers often come from diverse backgrounds, through previous employment as healthcare workers or perhaps through personally supporting a family member, we welcome individuals with a genuine passion to help others. Our award-winning training accredited by Skills for Care provides all the training you’ll need to become an excellent live-in carer.
Award-winning training with Consultus Care and Nursing
From the moment you join Consultus, you will benefit from our extensive training programme, designed to cover all aspects of live-in care. Our carer training is endorsed by Skills for Care, a leading organisation in the adult social care sector, ensuring that our courses meet the highest industry standards.
Every new carer starts with a comprehensive induction course at our Training Centre of Excellence in Tonbridge, Kent, UK, which includes everything from personal care, moving and handline to medication administration. This ensures you are fully prepared to meet the needs of your clients right from the start.
We offer a range of specialist courses that allow you to develop expertise in specific areas of care. These include:
Dementia care: Learn the latest techniques and approaches to support clients living with dementia, ensuring they receive compassionate and effective live-in dementia care.
Palliative care: Gain the skills necessary to provide end-of-life care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for both the client and their family.
Parkinson's disease care: Understand the unique challenges of caring for someone living with Parkinson's and how to manage symptoms effectively.
Stroke Care: Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognise the symptoms of someone experiencing a stroke, assist clients recovering from strokes, promoting rehabilitation and independence.
Why work for us?
One of the longest-established most trusted providers
With over 60 years’ experience, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing, nationally recognised and recommended for our expertise and dedication to providing high-quality live-in care.
Empowering you with training and growth
We invest in you through market-leading training accredited by Skills for Care delivered at our award-winning Training Centre of Excellence. With the skills and confidence to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and nursing, you also have opportunities to grow in your role.
Support that puts you first
We provide unwavering support to our team. If you are working in our managed live-in care or nursing service, you will have dedicated guidance and support that focuses on your needs as well as our clients’. You will always have someone to turn to, and others to share your experiences with.
A family that cares
As a family-founded and owned business, we prioritise people over profit. Be part of an organisation that truly values your contribution and creates a supportive and inclusive environment.
A rewarding career with a competitive package
We believe in valuing the incredible work you do, which is why we offer a highly competitive pay package. Alongside excellent rates of pay, we provide paid holidays, travel expenses, free training and additional benefits to ensure your hard work is recognised and rewarded. With us, you can focus on delivering exceptional care while enjoying financial stability and the peace of mind that comes with a supportive, well-compensated career.
Stay connected and communicate effortlessly
Our innovative Connect App simplifies communication and enables effective management of the care you provide. With our technology, you can update client care records, manage your schedule and communicate directly with families and the Consultus Care team.
Apply for our live-in care jobs
Our recruitment process is straightforward. Simply apply using our website, where you will be set up with an account on our Connect App where you are able to track your application throughout the process.
At point of application, you will need to upload relevant documentation, including your Right-to-Work in the UK, and a CV if you have one. Once you have completed the online application, one of our friendly Recruitment Consultants will be in touch to guide you through the screening and selection process.
Refer a friend and earn £500
Are you based in the UK and know someone who would make a fantastic carer? At Consultus, we’re always looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team – and who better to recommend than someone you know and trust?
By referring a friend or colleague to Consultus, you’ll not only help them embark on a rewarding career, but you’ll also receive a generous reward of £500 as a thank-you from us on their successful completion of training and on-boarding.
Live-in care jobs FAQs
Our carer community
When you join Consultus, you become part of a supportive carer community that values collaboration, connection, and mutual respect. Our vibrant network brings carers together to share advice, experiences, and best practices, creating a truly collaborative environment that promotes both professional and personal growth.
Whether you’re seeking guidance, sharing success stories, or simply connecting with others who understand the challenges and rewards of care work, our community is here to inspire and uplift you.
Dedicated care mentors
All carers have access to our dedicated Care Mentors. These experienced care professionals are available to provide one-on-one guidance, advice, and encouragement whenever you need it. Whether you have a question about a specific situation, require assistance navigating challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, our Care Mentors are here to ensure you feel supported and confident every step of the way. At Consultus, we are committed to creating a caring community not just for our clients, but for our carers as well.
Become a carer with us
Ready to make a difference in someone's life? Become a carer today and provide the support and companionship that truly matters. Apply today to start a rewarding career in care with us!