Specialist Live-In Carer | 20 Yrs Exp in Dementia, Mental Health & Complex Physical Care.
Hi, my name is Gary. Originally from Scotland, I provide premium, tailored live-in care to clients all across the UK.
I bring a unique dual background to my practice, combining 12 years of experience as a mental health support worker with 8 years as a self-employed live-in carer. Holding an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a Care Certificate,
I work in a strictly person-centred way, bridging the gap between advanced physical assistance and cognitive or behavioral support.
I support clients managing:Neurological & Cognitive Conditions: Dementia, Parkinson's disease, and learning disabilities.Complex Physical & Medical Needs: Palliative care, end-of-life care, and advanced physical disabilities.
I provide complete practical and emotional assistance to ensure independence at home. This includes medication administration, personal care, continence management, and moving and handling using hoists and transfer aids. I also manage household duties, cooking, and companionship. I am an animal lover, so pets are always welcome. Additionally, I am an experienced world traveller and am happy to accompany clients on holidays in the UK or abroad.
Credentials & Logistics:Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) Full Public Liability Insurance. Registered as an independent, self-employed professional.
Fees & Care Packages:
Standard Companion Care: From £145 per day (£1,015/week) [Direct bookings only]
Dementia & Complex Physical Care: From £175 to £195 per day (£1,225 – £1,365/week)
Couples Care: From £220+ per day (£1,540+/week)
Profile Information
General Care Experience
Live in care work, Home Care, Other Care Work
Looking for work in the following locations:
London, South East, Berkshire, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey, West Sussex, South West, Bath Avon, Bournemouth, Bristol, Bristol Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Isles of Scilly, North Somerset, Poole, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Midlands, Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, West Midlands, Birmingham, Ceredigion, Hereford and Worcester , Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire, North West, Cheshire, Cumberland, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside, Warrington
Additional Information
English Language Level
Advanced
Driving Licence
No Licence
Care Skills
- Brain Injury
- Cancer
- Catheter Care
- Complex Care
- Dementia
- End of life / Palliative Care
- Epilepsy / Buccal midazolam
- Incontinence
- Learning Disability
- Manual Handling
- Medication Training
- Parkinsons
- Personal Care
- Spinal Injury
- Stroke
Care Qualifications
- NVQ Health and Social Care
Current DBS
Yes
