Live-in care is often chosen as an alternative to moving into a residential care home, allowing individuals to maintain their independence and stay close to family and friends.
What is Live in Care?
Live-in care is a type of home care service where a professionally trained carer moves into the clients home to provide round-the-clock support. This arrangement allows individuals to receive personalised care while staying at home in familiar and relaxed surroundings of their own home.
What does a typical shift look like?
Key aspects of live-in care include:
Specialist training
We offer comprehensive specialist training to ensure our care staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality, tailored care. This training ensures our staff remain confident and capable in delivering compassionate, specialised care.
Introduction
Every new team member begins with a thorough induction training, covering essential skills like personal care, medication management, and safeguarding.
Ongoing development
For ongoing development, we provide specialist dementia workshops, equipping staff with practical strategies to support clients living with dementia.
Certified short courses
Additionally, carers can further enhance their expertise by completing certified short courses in areas such as palliative care and epilepsy training, ensuring they're fully equipped to manage the complex needs of clients with advanced conditions.
Progression opportunities
In Live in Care, staff have clear progression opportunities to advance their careers.
Senior roles - Staff may progress into Senior Carer positions, taking on greater responsibility through mentoring and supervising colleagues, carrying out spot checks, and supporting the on-call function.
Team Leaders - With additional training and support, Senior Carers can progress into Team Leader roles, taking on greater responsibility for staff supervision, service quality, rota planning, and the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Those excelling in their Senior roles may have the opportunity to progress into specialised office-based positions, such as Care Coordinators or Care Quality Assessors, supporting continuous development and growth within the company.
Health and Social Care Diploma opportunities
Your experiences matter to us. Hear directly from our valued clients and carers.
Working as a live-in carer has been a transformative experience for me. When I first started, I was paired with Mrs. Thompson, an elderly lady with dementia. The initial days were challenging as I learned to understand her needs and preferences. However, with patience and empathy, we developed a strong bond. One of the most rewarding moments was when Mrs. Thompson, who rarely spoke, started sharing stories from her youth. It was a breakthrough that showed me the power of personalized care. The support from my agency has been incredible, providing continuous training and resources to help me excel in my role. I am proud to be part of a team that values compassion and dedication
Live-in care has allowed me to make a significant impact on my clients' lives. I work with Mr. Harris, who has mobility issues and requires assistance with daily activities. Our goal has always been to enhance his independence as much as possible. Through consistent support and encouragement, Mr. Harris has regained confidence in performing tasks he once found daunting. We celebrate small victories together, like him being able to prepare his own breakfast. The sense of accomplishment and the gratitude from Mr. Harris and his family make this job incredibly fulfilling. The teamwork and support from my colleagues are also vital, ensuring we provide the best care possible.
Being a live-in carer for Mrs. Williams, who is in her late 80s, has been incredibly rewarding. My role involves more than just assisting with daily tasks; it's about providing companionship and emotional support. We share meals, enjoy walks in the garden, and engage in activities like reading and playing board games. The joy on Mrs. Williams' face during our conversations and activities is priceless. Our companionship has significantly reduced her feelings of loneliness and isolation. The training and support from my agency have equipped me to provide both physical and emotional care effectively. Being a live-in carer is more than a job; it's about making a positive impact on someone's life every day.
I just had to share how incredibly grateful we are for Male.
She was truly instrumental in making it possible for our dad, (AW) to return home permanently. Her kindness, dedication, and support during his trial period at home meant everything to us, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without her.
Her compassion and expertise made an enormous difference, and we will always be thankful for her help.
When my mum, sister and I were faced with the dilemma of care home vs. home care for my father with Parkinson’s, we didn’t know which way to turn.
Having been lucky enough to be given a fantastic care package involving a live-in carer and four additional carers throughout the day, we were tasked with choosing a healthcare provider.
We randomly picked Network because of the suitability of their timed visits.
Initially, my mum wasn’t keen on having a live-in carer but knew if she wanted Dad at home, she'd have to adapt.
I can honestly say, if you are in doubt, choose Network. The staff are fantastic and provided first-class care to my dad, but also helped my mum with jobs in the house, becoming not just friends but family, adapting to her routine and the other way round.
The carers were outstanding, displaying empathy and working hard to maximise dad’s potential to be independent, tailoring care as his needs advanced.
