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We give you more control over live-in care and greater peace of mind, through a higher-calibre, personalised service for your loved ones.
Exceptional live-in carers available immediately.

 


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By cutting out a care agency, you can ensure that your loved one can stay independent in their own home, at a lower cost, and you can stay in control of the quality of their care.

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The secret of our success is that we take more time to listen to your needs, personality, expectations, and lifestyle, so that we can match your parent or loved one with their ideal carer. 

 

That is why our matches are such happy ones.

 

Our introduction and matching service is trusted by families and carers across the UK

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5.0 rating on Google based on 20 reviews
 

Why our live-in carers?

We make the best matches
 

Our higher calibre live-in carers have:
 

  • Care training certificates/diplomas

  • At least 3 written references

  • A full CV

  • At least 3 years' professional elderly care experience

  • Experienced a longer and more thorough application and interview process

  • Right to work verification

  • Language fluency, or an excellent level of English

  • Understanding of life in a British home

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With Home Care Companions, you have the assurance you have seen all the references and background checks that most care agencies do not have / won't share.

The benefits for you:

 

  • More choice and control over who comes into your home.

  • More experienced and skilled carers who don't need to be closely managed by a care agency manager (we only take the top 5% of carefully vetted professionals).

  • Peace of mind that your carer will fit in well and that you will be able to enjoy stability in your life.

  • A more flexible service tailored to what you want.

  • No management or care agency fees. No commission. No hidden extra costs.
     

Four Levels of Care and Costs:
 

1. Rota Carers are all experienced, skilled, high-calibre, self-employed professionals. You can choose who you have, and they will each work 7 days a week for you on a 2-3 week live-in rota. Average £930 - £950 per week.

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2. Temporary Carers are equally skilled, experienced and kind, but will work for you on a single block of days or 7-day weeks. Average £945 - £980 per week. 

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3. A Full-time Permanent Companion or Carer is a high-calibre, carefully selected professional with excellent skills, knowledge and experience. We'll match you with your ideal companion/carer, and they will live with you and work 5 - 6 full days a week.  We can help you find cover for their days off, breaks, and holidays. Carers from £800 - £850 per week and Companions from £750 - £800 p.w.

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​4. Part-time Companions are not carers. They are professionals from other fields of work who will home-share with you and help you in and around the house when they are not at work. They will help for about 25 hours a week, to fit in around their main day job. In return, you give them free accommodation and food. Average £100 - £200 per week. Please note: Part-time Companions are only available in large cities with excellent commuting links. 

 

Home Care Companions fees for 1-2 above are set at £33 +VAT per day for the duration of your care + a one-off setting up fee of £190 +VAT. There are no hidden extras, no hidden costs and we don't tie you to a fixed notice period. You're free to leave any time with no penalties to pay. Fees for 3 above are 4 x weekly salary + setting up fee. Fees for 4 above are £2040 + setting up fee. 

Free Consultation: Whatever you need, whether it is within our services or not, a professional consultant will talk you through your best-fit options.

 

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Pros & Cons of hiring/employing a self-employed carer:

Pros:

  • Usually much cheaper, with more control.

  • More choice.

  • Peace of mind that you have chosen who you want.

  • You have the same carers consistently, whom you have chosen yourself (vs. the risk of carers being swapped out by agencies, sometimes without you being told).

  • Greater communication, commitment and loyalty directly between the family and their chosen carer.

  • More flexibility on when and how you want your help delivered.

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Cons (if you recruit directly):

  • Possible confusion over employment status could have risks with HMRC 

  • Limited vetting, insurance, and safeguarding checks

  • ​No professional oversight or mediation

Advantages of using Home Care Companions:
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  • We have a database of the highest calibre, vetted self-employed carers to choose from (we only recruit the top 5% of carers who apply).

  • For over 11 years, we have a history of making the best matches for clients.

  • You see and interview as many candidates as you like, at no extra cost.

  • We offer free replacements (subject to terms and conditions).

  • You can have ongoing peace of mind, and minimal life disruption, knowing that we are on hand at any point to smooth over any bumps between carer and family member, so that relationships stay strong.

  • We have an excellent relationship with our carers. As we do not employ them directly or take a percentage of their wages, your carer will probably receive more pay from you than they would from a care agency. This attracts carers with more experience and qualifications.

  • With our help, support and guidance, you hire or employ your companion directly. It’s straightforward - and the benefits speak for themselves.

  • We charge just one one-off set-up fee if you decide to go ahead (£190 +VAT), and then you can choose between a daily administration fee of £33 per day for self-employed carers on 2-3 week rota or a one-off introduction fee for a single employee (4 x weekly salary).

  • Low admin: We make the whole process easy for you.  

  • Did you know you may be entitled to £77 per week (approx.) back from HMRC? Ask us for more information.

    Many people exploring 24-hour in-home senior care are surprised by the savings possible when you hire directly (with the right support in place).​

Dr Catherine

"Thank you so much for your help in finding the perfect companion for my 91-year old mother. Tina is kind, caring and sensitive and shares, goes on outings with her, cooks her fantastic meals and gives her practical support at home.  


This has changed her life so much for the better and having such a reliable carer living in has been a great relief to myself and the rest of the family."

Higher calibre live-in carers at a lower cost.

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