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Unlocking the Superpowers of Live-In Care: Transform Lives and Your Career Today!

Two men are smiling for a selfie at an outdoor event. The man on the left is wearing a blue T-shirt with yellow lettering and a gray baseball cap with logos on it. He has glasses and is seated, possibly in a wheelchair. The man on the right is wearing a green hoodie and a similar grey baseball cap.
John (left) and Dave (right)

Embracing a New Lifestyle

Becoming a live-in carer is more than just a career decision — it’s a lifestyle change. Highly trained live-in carers reside with their clients, supporting their daily needs as an alternative to residential care. This role involves living with your client in their home for up to 24 hours a day, over periods ranging from 4 to 12 weeks​ 


Empowering Independence through live in care

‘Independence is happiness,’ and there is no place like home. As a live-in carer, you enable your clients to continue living in their own homes, stay part of their local communities, and maintain their favourite hobbies. Live-in carers are modern-day superheroes, creating a safe and supportive environment for those in need​.


Providing Comprehensive Support

Live-in carers support individuals with a variety of conditions, such as spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. They help maintain independence and safety. For those with dementia, live-in care is particularly beneficial, as it provides the routine and continuity that helps alleviate confusion and fear associated with new environments.


Daily Responsibilities of a Live-In Carer

As a live-in carer, your day may involve:

  • Meal-planning and cooking: Preparing nutritious meals.

  • Light housework: Cleaning, shopping, and gardening.

  • Pet care: Assisting with pet care tasks.

  • Companionship: Building a trusting relationship with your client through daily interaction.

  • Medication assistance: Ensuring medications are taken as prescribed.

  • Personal care: Helping with washing, dressing, and grooming.

  • Mobility support: Assisting clients with moving around the house safely​.


What Are the Duties of a Live-In Carer?

Your duties as a live-in carer include:

  • Physical Activity Assistance: Helping clients with exercises and physical tasks.

  • Emotional Support: Providing reassurance to clients and their families.

  • Medical Liaison: Communicating with healthcare professionals and reporting changes in health.

  • Chauffeuring: Driving clients to medical appointments and social events.

  • Health Monitoring: Tracking nutrition, hydration, temperature, and weight.

  • Medication Administration: Managing medication schedules and ensuring proper dosage.

  • Complex Care: Managing conditions like diabetes, dementia, and spinal injuries​


How to Become a Live-In Carer

If you have professional or personal care experience, you can leverage this in live-in care work. Even without prior experience, you can become a live-in carer through ENA’s free, comprehensive five-day induction training.

Steps to Apply

  1. Application Form: Complete and submit the form.

  2. Informal Chat: Have a discussion with a recruitment team member.

  3. Interview: If the informal chat is successful, proceed to an interview.

  4. Background Check: Undergo a background check if the interview is successful.

  5. Training and Assessment: Attend a training and assessment week.

  6. Client Matching: Get matched with a client and start your journey as a professional live-in carer​.


Benefits of Working as a Live-In Carer

Becoming a live-in carer offers numerous emotional and financial rewards. The benefits include:

  • Making a significant difference in someone’s life.

  • Experiencing different areas of the country (or world!).

  • No daily commute.

  • Free training.

  • Variety in daily tasks.

  • Working with diverse people.

  • Building close relationships with clients.

  • Seeing the impact of your work firsthand.

  • Earning a good salary.

  • Focusing on one client.

  • Opportunities to gain qualifications.

  • Flexible working hours.

  • Gaining new perspectives and appreciating the little things in life​. 


Join the ENA Care Team

Being a live-in carer is not a typical job with regular hours. It requires a special kind of person. ENA Care Group ensures that our carers are well-supported by our experienced management team. Our rigorous recruitment process includes on-the-job supervision and background checks to ensure a perfect match between carers, clients, and ENA Care Group.

To learn more about working with ENA Care Group, call 01707 383 033 or email recruitment@ena.co.uk​ 


Enquiring about a sponsorship?

We do occasionally offer sponsorships to candidates applying from abroad. However, our Tier 2 Sponsorship Applications are now closed. Please keep an eye on the Careers page on our website and follow us on social media, where we will update you once submissions re-open.


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