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Find your next visiting care client with Elder

Join the thousands of self-employed carers finding rewarding care work through Elder’s award-winning online platform.

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    Set your own rate

    Set your own pay up to £20 an hour and get paid on time, everytime.

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    Find the right clients

    Browse local opportunities and get custom matched to the most suitable.

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    The Elderhub app

    Apply for opportunities, chat to families, and build a schedule from your phone.

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    Make a difference

    Help vulnerable people get the quality care they need, in their own homes.

Make care work for you

Are you a self-employed carer looking for flexible visiting care opportunities? Elder is looking for experienced domiciliary carers to join our platform and help people to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Browse local clients and find your perfect opportunity to provide one-on-one, personalised support through one-off or regular weekly visits.

With Elder, the care agreement will be between you and the family. You’ll work directly with them to provide the most suitable care, exercising your unique skills and experience.

Complete some quick online questions

Take 10 minutes to let us know how best to contact you, the type of care jobs you’re open to.

Chat with our dedicated team

Pick a convenient time for a short call with one of our friendly care team, to find out if our platform is suitable for your needs.

Access the latest opportunities

Create your profile, set your preferences, and start browsing and applying. Each opportunity will states the amount of hours required and travel time.

Chat with families

Chat with families to make sure it’s a good match. If everyone’s happy they’ll confirm online and you’ll work together to agree on the finer details, such as timings and daily routines.

Want to get started with visiting care?

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Are you in one of these locations?

Families in the following areas are currently looking for self-employed carers via the Elder platform.

Live-in Carer Birmingham

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer Newcastle

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer Manchester

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer Glasgow

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer Edinburgh

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer London

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Live-in Carer Bristol

homeLive-in CarepaymentsEarn £720 per week
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Self-employment at
your fingertips

When you go the extra mile, you deserve a platform that does the same. With the award-winning ElderHub app you can take control of self-employed care work.

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Browse and apply

Get notified of new opportunities that meet your requirements, and apply straight from your phone.

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Access support

Get support around-the-clock via the daily newsfeed and help centre, or chat with the Elder team.

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Enjoy flexible working

Set your preferences, choose when and where you work, and book breaks with ease.

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Who will I be caring for?

Visiting care clients will likely still be fairly independent, so day-to-day care may include supporting or prompting with things like:

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    Personal care

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    Mobility support

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    Companionship

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    Welfare checks

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    Food shopping

  • food_bank

    Cooking and meal prep

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    Light housekeeping

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    Light gardening

  • pets

    Pet care

What do I need to join?

Families put a lot of trust in the carers on our platform, so you’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria to join:

  • A background in care (domiciliary care or working in care homes)

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  • Professional references confirming your previous experience

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  • The right to work in the UK

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  • A valid form of photo ID

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  • Good understanding of the English language (written and spoken)

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  • The ability to pass a background check (enhanced DBS in England and Wales)

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ElderHub app store

Create an account and download our app to get started

Use the links below to download our dedicated carer app and access all the tools you need for a career in care.

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What carers say about Elder

Don’t take our word for it. Read the testimonials from self-employed carers currently using the Elder platform.

"Elder is where the Carer is just as important as the person being cared for. Great rates, great placements and great communication from the Elder admin Team."

Temo

"I have worked for several care companies over the years, but I can honestly say Elder is by far the best... As a carer for 35 years I highly recommend Elder as a Company."

Tina

"Elder has changed the way I find care work forever! No more ringing agencies or registering and then waiting for them to contact me. Now I can see available placements on the Elder app and apply for them straight away."

Mary

"Working at Elder is so flexible...Very technical, almost all online, makes life easier. Very helpful team, contacts are immediately answered."

Mohammed

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