Live-in nursing jobs
Life is better when you nurse with us
Supporting our clients to live better, healthier lives at home begins with you. At Consultus Care and Nursing we invest in and support you to make that difference and positively impact the lives of those you care for. Our rewarding live-in nursing jobs empower you to help our clients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes, when faced with a medical or chronic health concern. We offer competitive pay, support with training and all the assistance you need to provide the high-quality live-in nursing our clients expect.
What is a live-in nursing job?
A private live-in nurse provides expert one-to-one medical care and support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Live-in nurses stay with their clients, offering round-the-clock clinical care and assistance tailored to their specific needs. This can include managing complex medical conditions, administering medication, wound care, and supporting rehabilitation or palliative care. By living with the client, the nurse builds a close, trusting relationship, ensuring continuity of care and promoting their overall well-being. Live-in nursing allows individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life at home while receiving the highest standard of professional medical care.
Live-in nurses collaborate closely with healthcare teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to care, adjusting strategies as needed to improve health outcomes. Typically, clients are supported by a team of nurses who rotate shifts, allowing for thorough handovers and consistent quality of care.
As a Consultus nurse you will bring a wealth of skills and knowledge through working in acute hospitals or community settings to your role. Our nurses are experienced in the following areas of nursing:
Administration of medication, injections and monitoring syringe drivers
Pressure area care
Continence and catheter care
Stoma care
PEG feeds
Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Safe moving, positioning and hoisting
Health promotion and recuperation
Healthy eating and management of dietary requirements
Reasons to choose live-in nursing
Provide personalised one-to-one nursing
At the heart of live-in nursing is the unique bond between you and your client. By focusing on one-to-one care, you’ll build meaningful relationships based on trust, understanding, and genuine connection. This allows you to focus on providing not just exceptional nursing, but also on meaningful moments that you can enjoy together.
Enrich lives, including your own
Helping clients to stay safely and happily in the comfort of their own homes means you’ll see the difference your nursing makes every moment, every day. Enjoy the fulfilment of enabling independence and improving quality of life – not just your client’s but yours too.
No two days are ever the same
We know through our years of experience that a key reason for our team’s job satisfaction is the variety of the day-to-day. From chatting over a cup of tea or coffee, to enjoying new activities with your clients, or taking them out for a day trip, no two days working in live-in care are quite the same.
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Stay connected to what matters to you
Live-in nursing roles offer flexibility in how you work, ensuring the work-life balance you need to maintain your own connections with what is important to you – whether it’s friends, family or passions outside of work.
What does a live-in nurse do?
Administering injections, managing most intravenous therapies, wound care, catheter management, ventilator care, and other complex medical procedures that require professional nursing expertise.
Regularly monitoring vital signs, for example blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, blood glucose levels, and other health indicators to track the individual's condition and adjust care as needed.
Administering and managing pain relief strategies, including the use of prescription pain medications, and ensuring comfort for the individual.
Administering prescribed medications, including those that require precise dosing or monitoring, and managing complex medication regimens.
Assisting with physical therapy exercises, mobility training, and other rehabilitation activities prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Providing compassionate and sensitive care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life for individuals with terminal illnesses, including symptom management and emotional support.
Ongoing care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, multiple sclerosis, and others that require regular medical intervention.
Providing care after surgery, including wound management, pain control, and assistance with rehabilitation.
Managing the symptoms and progression of complex conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) so that people with even advanced conditions can live with a good quality of life.
What skills and experience does a live-in nurse need?
We uphold the highest standards in nursing care. All our nurses are subject to our robust selection process, where they must evidence and provide us with:
· Documentary evidence of Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
· Confirmation of at least three years post-registration experience within the UK
· Full employment history
· Two professional references commenting on their clinical skills and competencies
· A record of their on-going Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
· Valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check
At Consultus Care and Nursing we invest in our nursing teams and support them to ensure their training is up-to-date and reflects best practice nursing care. We ensure all mandatory training is updated yearly.
Why work for us?
One of the longest-established most trusted providers
With over 60 years’ experience, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing, nationally recognised and recommended for our expertise and dedication to providing high-quality live-in care.
Empowering you with training and growth
We invest in you through market-leading training accredited by Skills for Care delivered at our award-winning Training Centre of Excellence. With the skills and confidence to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and nursing, you also have opportunities to grow in your role.
Support that puts you first
We provide unwavering support to our team. If you are working in our managed live-in care or nursing service, you will have dedicated guidance and support that focuses on your needs as well as our clients’. You will always have someone to turn to, and others to share your experiences with.
A family that cares
As a family-founded and owned business, we prioritise people over profit. Be part of an organisation that truly values your contribution and creates a supportive and inclusive environment.
A rewarding career with a competitive package
We believe in valuing the incredible work you do, which is why we offer a highly competitive pay package. Alongside excellent rates of pay, we provide paid holidays, travel expenses, free training and additional benefits to ensure your hard work is recognised and rewarded. With us, you can focus on delivering exceptional care while enjoying financial stability and the peace of mind that comes with a supportive, well-compensated career.
Stay connected and communicate effortlessly
Our innovative Connect App simplifies communication and enables effective management of the care you provide. With our technology, you can update client care records, manage your schedule and communicate directly with families and the Consultus Care team.
How to apply to become a live-in nurse
Joining us as a live-in nurse is simple. Follow these steps to get started:
Send us your CV
If you wish to join our nursing team, please use this form to submit your CV!
We will be in touch!
One of our registered Nurse Co-ordinators will be in touch to go through our screening process and discuss your application further.
Refer a friend and earn £500
Are you based in the UK and know someone who would make a fantastic carer? At Consultus, we’re always looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team – and who better to recommend than someone you know and trust?
By referring a friend or colleague to Consultus, you’ll not only help them embark on a rewarding career, but you’ll also receive a generous reward of £500 as a thank-you from us on their successful completion of training and on-boarding.
Live-in nursing jobs FAQs
A live-in nursing role involves residing with a client in their own home to provide one-to-one medical care and support around-the-clock. You will use your clinical expertise to support clients with their specific healthcare needs, such as administering medications, wound care, managing chronic conditions, rehabilitation, and by providing palliative or end-of-life care.
Yes. We require nurse candidates to have a minimum of three years of experience as a Registered General Nurse (RGN). If you are applying from overseas, we require at least six months recent experience working as a nurse or in a similar role in the UK.
To apply to be a live-in nurse you must have the following:
Be a registered RGN with a valid NMC pin
Have the Right-to-Work in the UK
Have at least six months of recent UK nursing experience
Have a minimum of three years of post-registration experience
Be fluent in English
Provide a clear DBS check and two professional references
Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and the ability to work independently
The application process typically takes 7–14 days, depending on how quickly we receive your references and complete the necessary checks.
You will work with clients who have specific nursing needs, including:
Rehabilitation and recovery after surgery or illness
Chronic and complex conditions
Dementia care, or other neurological conditions
Learning disabilities
Palliative and end-of-life care
Live-in nurses earn £1,460 per week. Additional benefits include:
Mileage reimbursement
Annual leave accrued during placements
Access to end-of-life care training and revalidation support
Pension contributions
24/7 support and a nurse buddy system
Online drop-in sessions for peer support
We offer:
Mileage reimbursement
Annual leave accrued during placements
Access to end-of-life care training and revalidation support
Pension contributions
24/7 support and a nurse buddy system
Online drop-in sessions for peer support
Comprehensive training and professional development
Flexible placement opportunities
A supportive environment with access to a dedicated Nurse Consultant, who is also a registered nurse.
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as palliative care and rehabilitation
Yes, we cover up to £150 per booking for travel expenses, as well as sundry expenses. All necessary medical equipment required for your role will be provided.
Yes, we provide annual update training and specialised training as required, including end-of-life care. We support your on-going professional development to ensure you remain up to date with best practice nursing.