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Carer stories

Wondering what it’s like finding and managing work with Elder? Hear from some of the self-employed carers using our platform.

People become carers for a broad range of reasons

Whether it started with supporting someone in their own family or they simply have always had a passion to help.

One of my favourite things about being a carer is the communication. I cared for a gentleman who served in the war and I learned so much.

Anonymous Carer

Caring is something I have wanted to do since I can remember. I have always liked looking after elderly people, even from a young age.

Caroline Carer

My introduction to caring began when I helped to care for one of my elderly parents in the family home in Cornwall for a few more years.

Stephen Carer

We invited live-in carers Adenike and Ernestina to share why they chose to become carers, and what caring for others means to them.