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Flexible hourly home care tailored to your schedule. Our expert carers assist with daily tasks, medication, and companionship for seniors with early-stage conditions.
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Respite carers provide flexible home care, allowing family carers to take a break while loved ones receive ongoing support and safety.
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Find the right live-in carer for yourself or a loved one and start quality 24-hour home care within days — with no sign-up fees, no tie-in contracts and clear, transparent pricing.
This guide gives you a simple, step-by-step overview of hiring a live-in carer in the UK.
Need to hire a live-in carer in the UK quickly and safely?
Curam connects families directly with thousands of experienced, self-employed caregivers for hire — including private carers and 24-hour live-in care professionals. Whether you search “hire a private carer near me” or “hire live-in caregiver UK,” our platform makes it easy to find, message and hire trusted carers without waiting weeks for agency calls.
Every Curam carer is DBS-checked, vetted, insured and self-employed, so you stay in control of who supports you, the hours they work and the budget you agree. There are no sign-up fees, no tie-in contracts, and a transparent 12% client fee already included in the agreed rate — giving you flexibility and peace of mind.
You can hire a carer for a day, book short-term respite support or arrange long-term 24-hour live-in care at home. Curam’s secure system lets you browse verified profiles, video interview carers, and agree terms directly — so you always know exactly who’s coming into your home and what you’re paying for.
Hiring a live-in carer through Curam is quick, safe and transparent. In just a few steps, you can find, message and hire a trusted, self-employed carer who matches your needs and personality. No agencies, no waiting weeks for calls — just simple, direct connections.
These steps walk you through exactly how to hire a live-in carer from start to finish.
Create a quick job post describing your needs, hours, and location. Thousands of live-in carers across the UK can view and apply instantly.
View verified carer profiles with experience, reviews, and transparent rates. Shortlist the carers who best match your needs.
Use Curam’s secure chat feature to message carers directly, ask questions, or arrange a video interview before deciding who feels right.
Agree rates and start date directly with your chosen carer. Curam manages contracts, insurance and secure payments — so you can begin care confidently.
Families usually pick from three routes when hiring a live-in caregiver. Each option offers a different balance of cost, control and admin, so choose the model that suits your time and budget best.
Traditional agencies handle everything—recruitment, contracts, payroll and rotas. It is the least hands-on option, but agency fees and mark-ups usually make it the most expensive way to hire a live-in carer UK wide.
Platforms such as Curamcare pre-vet self-employed carers, show you verified profiles and let you interview to find the right match. You agree rates directly and pay the carer through the platform, typically saving 20-30% compared with agency-employed carers.
Going fully independent means placing adverts, interviewing, checking references and managing payroll yourself. It gives maximum control and can be affordable, but also demands the most time and confidence with HR tasks.
Choose from thousands of verified, self-employed UK caregivers. Interview online, agree transparent pricing with no sign-up fees, no tie-in contracts and a simple 12% client fee — while staying fully in control of who supports your family at home.
DBS-checked, identity-verified, reference-checked and insured—so you can hire confidently.
You agree weekly rates directly with your carer and see every invoice inside Curam.
Because you brief the carer yourself, continuity of care and routines stay in your hands.
Invite relatives to video interviews, share secure notes and adjust the rota together.
Finding the right live-in carer is about more than experience — it’s about trust, empathy and compatibility. Through Curam, you can view verified profiles, check reviews and select from DBS-checked, self-employed carers who fit your family’s needs.
Look for carers with proven skills in dementia care, mobility support or complex needs.
A great carer listens, explains clearly and works collaboratively with family members.
Live-in care works best when the carer offers dependable, one-to-one support over time.
Genuine compassion, patience and understanding help maintain dignity and independence.
Read independent reviews and check references to confirm professionalism and trustworthiness.
Great carers adapt to changing needs, take initiative, and stay calm under pressure to ensure consistent, personalised support.
Before you hire a live-in carer , it’s important to have open, honest discussions so expectations are aligned. Clear communication helps build a positive, lasting care relationship that supports both comfort and consistency.
Talk about preferred wake-up times, meals, household tasks and specific care duties like medication or mobility support.
All live-in carers need regular rest periods. Agree how breaks will work so care stays balanced and sustainable.
Ensure there’s a private bedroom, Wi-Fi and space to unwind. A rested carer offers better support.
Share medical notes, family preferences and goals so your self-employed carer can deliver personalised care.
On Curam, you agree rates directly and pay securely through the platform — no agencies or hidden costs.
Taking time to cover these points before finalising the agreement ensures a smooth start and helps your live-in caregiver deliver consistent, person-centred care from day one.
Tell us about the support you need and we’ll introduce you to vetted and insured Curam caregivers within hours. Compare rates, chat securely, hire a caregiver and manage everything from one dashboard.
Explore these guides for real-life costs, checklists and funding ideas before you decide. Each resource shows you how to connect with Curam carers when you’re ready.
