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Who do you provide care for as a live-in carer? We tell you about our clients and their conditions - and how to register as a self-employed

One of the first questions we often get asked is “What do I need to register with Access Care as a self-employed live-in carer?" so we thought a blog answering your question would be fitting. Here at Access Care we pride ourselves on registering only the best live-in carers, and in order for us to do this there is a criteria which registering carers need to meet and documents they need to present in order for us to complete our checks properly. This might sound like a long pr

Our Recruitment Department often gets asked: "Why do you meet your live-in carers in person? Can't you jump on a phone call or Zoom?" Here at Access Care live-in care agency based in Hampshire, we pride ourselves in finding the correct match of live-in carer for our clients, and the correct match of client for our carers. But how are we so confident in our match making process? Well the answer to this is that we meet with all our live-in carers and clients and ensure that we

Here at Access Care we are lucky enough to have some amazing carers registered with us, some of which have been with us since 2004!! We love the fact that some of our longstanding carers have been loyal to us as an agency providing outstanding care for our clients for so long! To recognise this level of commitment and loyalty, we celebrate by having a monthly Loyalty and Reward presentation at our Head Office in Hampshire. Our registered carers come back here every two years

It’s that lovely time of the year when everyone is getting ready for the Christmas period - planning Christmas shopping trips, wrapping presents, attending Christmas markets and starting to fully embrace the festive spirit! As a Live-In Carer, you will need to start getting ready and organised to make your trip to your client who you will be living with and caring for over the Christmas period. Below are some hints and tips to help with preparing for your new client – ensuri

Hello! I’m Olivia, and I’m a Recruitment Administrator here at Access Care. My main role is to ensure our Carers paperwork is processed efficiently and thoroughly so we may introduce them to our clients and find them work with their ideal client! My typical day involves applying for references, validating training certificates, checking identification documents and the work history of the Carers. We do all of this to ensure we really get to know them and to make sure, to the

“Great fun and informative” were the words of one carer, “Oh wow, you guys really care about your carers” came from the mouth of another. They are right (even if we do say so ourselves), the training delivered by the experts at Access Care Training spend copious amounts of time and effort ensuring that not only necessary mandatory skills, but also all the ‘extras’ that elevate a good care workers to an excellent care worker, are delivered with passion and enthusiasm whilst be

As a self employed Live-in Carer you may be thinking to yourself: which agency should I register with, why should I join Access Care? We would like to tell you why we could be the perfect match for you! We really do value our Carers and believe that without you there is no Access Care! As a result of this we put in place the ‘finer details’ to ensure you feel valued as a Carer. Some of the perks we offer our Carers are: We call you on your birthday! We all love a birthday (ev

If you are a live-in carer who is looking for ideas on things to do with your client this summer, then this blog is a must read for you! Whether your client likes to stay indoors, or prefers to get out and about outdoors, there is always something to enjoy this summer. Below is a list of our favourite activities - we hope you enjoy! Fishing: If you are a confident fisher, there's no reason why your shouldn't engage your client in the activity - enjoying new experiences togeth

At Access Care we register self-employed live-in carers to live in client's own homes. Sometimes thinking about being self-employed can be confusing and scary, but it doesn't have to be - we wanted to tell you what self-employed really means and put your mind at ease. There are certain elements which involve being self-employed like: Paying Taxes in the UK To work in the UK you have to pay tax. HMRC stands for ‘Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs’. HMRC is responsible for the c

Christmas Day is one of the biggest days of the year in the UK and there are plenty of ways you as a carer can help make it extra special for your live-in care client. Here’s a list of 12 ideas to get you going: 1. Decorate the house. Get the Christmas decorations and the tree up in your clients house. This is something fun you can do with your client and turn their home into a winter wonderland! For those that love crafts, you could even have a go at making some home-made de

“My heartfelt thanks goes to every member of the team working for Access Care. I don't think you all realise just how much responsibility you have lifted from my shoulders I feel so much more relaxed knowing that both my parents are in good hands.” Those are the heartfelt words of a daughter who feels the weight of her world has lifted now she has found the perfect solution to her parent’s care needs. What was the solution? Well, in simple terms, the introduction of a Live-i

We are always on the lookout for self-employed live-in carers who can drive - it’s a requirement which quite a few of our clients have, meaning that as a carer you have even more opportunities for bookings. Although it is not essential, it certainly helps when you’re looking to get client bookings. Many of our carers come from foreign countries, so it is essential to ensure you have a valid driving licence and can drive in the UK. Can you use a foreign driving licence in the

As a live-in carer you are always on hand to help, look after your clients, provide companionship, and boost morale. But who looks after you? We have put together a guide on some self-care tips and hints to ensure you are always in the best shape and feeling happy! #liveincare #carers

Have you always been a compassionate, caring, and reliable individual? Are you currently a carer, or are thinking of starting a career in care? We want to tell you a little bit more about what it’s like to be a self-employed live-in carer, and help you decide if this is the right career choice for you - because there are so many care positions available, and carers are always in demand! First of all, your personality and attitude are big factors when deciding if care work is

We all crave a little bit of sunshine from time to time - and let’s face it, we’re lucky to get a week or two of real summer weather in the UK! No wonder so many of us flock overseas to enjoy a life in the sunshine - but what happens to your finances if you want to live abroad and don’t speak the language? There are of course many career options you can choose when becoming an expat - but we want to introduce to you the idea of becoming a self-employed live-in carer to client