Live in Care

Live in care is a service where a carer lives in the home with an individual 24/7 providing support and assistance. This allows the individual to remain in their home environment, promoting independence and confidence, while offering essential care when it’s needed most.

Live-in care works by providing individuals with support and assistance in their homes 24/7, enabling them to remain in a place where they feel safe. This role involves providing support with daily tasks, personal hygiene, assisting with medical needs as required, and helping individuals maintain a higher quality of life. It also allows the individuals the opportunity to build connections with their carers and improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

Yes. Unity Plus engages providers who supply qualified and vetted carers.  We ensure they have clear, enhanced DBS disclosures, a valid right to work in the UK, and have completed the Care Certificate Standards along with any placement-specific training required.  We also conduct our own regular supervisions and spot checks. 

Live-in carers must be present in the home for their entire shift, ready to help when needed, including overnight. Their active working hours average around 12 hours per day. They are entitled to a 2-hour break each day and a rest period for sleep, which should not be disturbed more than twice except in an emergency. 

Families are expected to provide the carer with a private, furnished room and access to bathroom facilities, reliable internet, and a telephone. It is also customary to provide food for the carer, who will typically eat the same meals as the person they support. 

We believe in a flexible approach to care. Our service includes a thorough initial assessment to understand individual preferences, needs, and routines. Following this, we collaborate directly with individuals, families, social workers, external professionals and any other significant figures where appropriate. This plan and process are essential to ensure that everyone has their wishes understood, expectations clarified and that everyone’s voice is heard. 

A care plan will detail all the specific care needs that have been assessed, stated or recorded by either our professional team or others.  A care plan will detail things such as daily routine, preferences, communication, health and medication, home maintenance, and finances.

We understand that needs can change at any moment, and all care plans are regularly reviewed and audited, with feedback actively sought from everyone involved. If you feel that any aspect of the care plan isn’t right, alerting one of our team members will ensure that adjustments are made and reflected in the care plans promptly.

The cost of live-in care can vary due to many factors, mainly the level of support required. While live-in care is typically comparable to care home costs, it offers dedicated one-to-one support and additional benefits, including those included with Unity Plus’ support. To receive a cost estimate, please get in touch with our team directly for a discussion about the level of support required. We will be happy to go through the process and explore how we can best accommodate your circumstances.

Yes, absolutely. Live-in care enables couples to remain together in their own homes, allowing for adjustments to be made and avoiding the distress that can result from separation. In some cases, it can also be a more cost-effective solution than individual rooms in a care home. We understand the importance of a couple wanting to maintain their bond and the comfort this can provide. At Unity Plus, we explore every adjustment that can be made to safely support everyone who needs care and support at the registered address.    

We want to support our customers to have the best levels of care, our live in care services ensure;

• One-to-one care around the clock.
• Involvement in the recruitment of your own companions.
• Staff trained to meet individual needs.
• Ability to keep pets.
• The family home can be kept.
• Personalised care plan.
• Familiar surroundings and routine maintained.
• Cost comparable to care homes, and often cheaper for couples.

Using our contact form or by phone, email, or in-person at the Leeds office. Visit our Contact Page for more information.

We offer a range of live-in care services, including elderly care, complex care, mental health, and vulnerable adults.