Live-In
About
24/7 Personalised Support in the Comfort of Your Own Home
At JBC & Me Healthcare, our Live-in Care service is designed for individuals who need full-time support but wish to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Whether it’s short-term recovery care or long-term support for complex needs, our carefully matched carers provide round-the-clock assistance tailored to each person’s lifestyle, preferences, and health requirements.
What Is Live-in Care
Live-in Care is a bespoke service where a fully trained carer lives with you in your home to provide continuous, one-to-one care. It’s an ideal alternative to residential care, offering safety, comfort, and independence without the upheaval of moving into a care facility. You remain in control of your daily routine while receiving professional support whenever you need it.
👥 Who Is It For?
Our Live-in Care is perfect for:
- Older adults with increasing care needs
- Individuals recovering from illness or hospital discharge
- People with physical or learning disabilities
- Those living with dementia or long-term conditions
- Anyone needing companionship and reassurance at home
💡 What We Offer
Your live-in carer can help with:
- Personal care: washing, dressing, toileting
- Mobility support: including hoisting and transfers
- Medication management
- Meal preparation and nutrition
- Household tasks: cleaning, laundry, and shopping
- Emotional wellbeing and companionship
- Attending appointments and social activities
🚫 What’s Not Included
- ❌ Nursing or clinical procedures (e.g. administering injections, changing wound dressings) — unless delivered by a qualified nurse arranged separately
- ❌ Heavy domestic tasks (e.g. deep cleaning, gardening, or home maintenance)
- ❌ Pet care (feeding, walking, or veterinary visits, unless pre-agreed and risk assessed)
- ❌ Driving or transport in the carer’s personal vehicle — unless agreed as part of the care plan and insured
- ❌ Supervision of large property maintenance or managing household finances
- ❌ Lifting or carrying heavy loads or equipment not included in the care plan
- ❌ Intimate care beyond agreed boundaries set by the individual care plan and safeguarding guidelines
🛡️ Why Choose JBC & ME Healthcare?
- ✅ Tailored care plans that evolve with your needs
- ✅ Rigorous staff vetting and full training for every carer
- ✅ Continuity and comfort—the same carer when possible
- ✅ Family involvement encouraged every step of the way
- ✅ Respect, dignity, and independence at the heart of our approach
FAQ
1. What is live-in care?
Live-in care is a service where a trained carer moves into the client’s home to provide one-to-one support. This can include help with personal care, medication, mobility, meals, companionship, and daily living tasks all tailored to individual needs.
2. Who is live-in care suitable for?
Live-in care is ideal for adults who require full-time support but wish to remain at home. It suits people with long-term conditions, physical or learning disabilities, dementia, or those recovering after surgery or hospital discharge.
3. Will I always have the same carer?
Where possible, we aim to provide continuity with the same carer. In some cases, carers rotate in shifts (typically every 1–2 weeks), but we carefully match staff to clients based on personality, skills, and care needs.
4. What does the live-in carer do?
Your live-in carer can support you with:
- Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
- Medication prompts
- Mobility and transfers
- Preparing meals and nutrition
- Light housework (laundry, tidying)
- Companionship and emotional support
- Helping with appointments or activities
5. Is nursing care included in live-in care?
Live-in care does not include clinical nursing procedures like injections or wound care unless arranged separately through a district nurse or private nurse. We can coordinate this alongside your care package if needed.
6. Will the carer need their own room?
Yes, a live-in carer must have a private bedroom with access to bathroom and kitchen facilities. This allows them to rest during agreed breaks and maintain quality care throughout their stay.
7. How are live-in carers trained and vetted?
All JBC & Me Healthcare carers are fully trained in care standards, safeguarding, infection control, first aid, and manual handling. They are DBS-checked and regularly supervised to ensure high-quality, compliant care.
8. What if I don’t get along with the carer?
Your comfort is our priority. If for any reason you’re unhappy with a carer, we will listen to your concerns and make changes quickly and respectfully. Our goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and understood.