Live-In Carer – Self-Employed Private Home in Colchester

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

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