Hire an exceptional Filipino live-in carer for the long term

Hand-pick a compassionate carer perfectly matched to your loved one’s needs at the UK’s most affordable live-in rates.

From

£963

per week

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Office hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm

*Carers of all nationalities will be considered

Learn how it works

Introducing our unique
One Carer:One Client” model

In collaboration with our care provider partner, we have developed an innovative care model that we believe provides a superior, more consistent standard of care at a reduced cost compared to other alternatives in the market.

Fair, flexible pricing

Only pay for what you need. Our most popular care package — the Essential plan — costs £933/week.

Exceptional carers from the Philippines and other countries

Our carers are known for their compassion, dedication, and professionalism. Many of them come from the Philippines, a country renowned for its caregiving culture.

No more disruptive carer rotations

Traditional live-in care models depend on an ongoing rotation of caregivers, which is particularly unsettling for those with dementia. Our model centres on a dedicated caregiver providing consistent, personalised long-term care.

Choose your perfectly-matched carer

Our model enables clients to select their preferred carer, ensuring a more suitable match between the carer and the client.

Your dedicated carer — for the long term

Our carers remain with their clients long-term, and we take pride in our industry-leading 99% retention rate.

24/7 real-time updates

An online portal allows the care provider and loved ones to read the carer’s notes in real time.

Comparison of care options

CARE OPTIONTYPICAL WEEKLY COSTKEY FEATURES
Residential Care/Nursing Home£1,000–2,500+Round-the-clock care in a shared facility but requires moving out of the client’s home. Typically a high resident-to-carer ratio
Rotational Live-In Care£1,200–1,500+Care provided by multiple carers on rotation, often unsettling for clients, especially with dementia
CRI Live-In Care
“One Carer: One Client” model
£963One dedicated, hand picked carer providing consistent, personalised care in the comfort of the client’s home
Domiciliary Care£300–600Scheduled visits from carers (e.g., 30-60 minutes). Limited time with carers and impersonal due to rotations

Fair and flexible care plans

No hidden fees or VAT. Everything including visa sponsorship, recruitment fees and all costs associated with the employment of the carer is included in the prices below.

Essential plan

per week

  • Ideal for individuals requiring light-touch live-in care

Enhanced plan

From

per week

  • Suited for individuals with higher dependency

Meet our exceptional Filipino live-in carers

Many of our caregivers are from the Philippines and are currently working in the UK as professional caregivers.

Meet some of these wonderful people and explore their motivations and the aspects of their work in the UK that they cherish.

What our clients say

Our carers are trained and experienced in providing support for a diverse range of conditions. If required, suitable specialised training can be arranged.

Filipino live-in carer called Rhea laughing with her elderly British client Siobhan.

My wife Siobhan was diagnosed with a dementia that has all the symptoms normally associated with dementia, but also causes blindness. Until this year I was her sole carer, but that became unsustainable when I became ill myself.

I heard about Care Recruitment International from a relative, contacted Melvin and through his firm hired Rhea to help us.

Rhea has made life possible again. She is a gentle, caring and incredibly hard working person and Siobhan and I have become very fond of her. I thank both Melvin and the team for setting this up and would recommend them to anyone.

Rod Graham

Oxfordshire

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When arranging care for my father, we engaged Melvin and the team at Care Recruitment International; given their specialism in recruiting Filipino carers and for doing so both ethically and professionally.

We’re very happy with our carer and would recommend CRI to anyone looking to find a long-term carer for one of their loved ones.

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Kirsteen Lau

Bath


My Mum had approached the stage where she needed someone trustworthy and caring to care for her; naturally she wanted to stay in her own home. We got in touch with Care Recruitment International and were delighted with the end result. Our carer has now been with us for 6 months and she has settled in so well; she’s happy and most importantly so is my Mum.

The “One Client:One Carer” model works really well for us so we don’t foresee the need to recruit a carer again, but wouldn’t hesitate to use CRI if the need arose.

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Leon Crutchley

Brighton


When we needed a full-time carer for my wife, I contacted Melvin Byres at CRI.

The carer has been a huge help, and my wife accepted her. She is cheerful, proactive, and experienced.

Overall, CRI provided a successful service. I highly recommend them for anyone needing live-in carer support in the UK.

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Iain MacLeod

Hampshire


Speak to us

Need personalised advice? We’re here to help you find the perfect care plan.

Live-in carers are professional caregivers who live in the home of the person they are caring for. Whilst every client has a unique set of needs, common tasks usually include:

Personal care

Support with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, mobility, grooming, and overall well-being.

Companionship

Non-medical support designed to improve individuals’ quality of life through social interaction, helping with daily living activities and being present in case of an emergency.

Medication management

Ensuring the safe and effective use and management of medications and prescribed drugs administered to clients.

Cooking

Creating healthy and enjoyable food and drinks to improve quality of life.

Housekeeping

Includes cleaning, laundry, organising, shopping, managing bills and maintenance.

Driving / chaperone

Carers may accompany clients to medical or social appointments away from their homes, ensuring their safety and well-being.

About us

Care Recruitment International (CRI) was founded by lifelong friends and business partners, Melvin Byres and Malcolm Loudon, with a shared vision for transforming the fundamentally broken UK care sector.

Our mission is to create innovative products and services that significantly enhance the care experience for clients, their families and caregivers alike. The “One Carer:One Client” model is part of this vision.

Melvin Byres and Malcolm Loudon — co-founders of Care Recruitment International — hiking together in Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

What are the costs?

Our Essential care package – priced at £963/week – suits most clients. Our Enhanced plan – for those who have higher dependency – starts from £1,145/week, however each package is bespoke depending on the needs of the client.

When can the care plan begin?

From the point of enquiry to your care plan starting, a minimum of 1 month is required. We are able to help arrange short-term temporary care in the interim if that is required.

Which geographical areas do you cover?

We are currently able to serve clients living in England and Scotland.

Our service is ideally suited to rural areas where long travel distances and limited local housing/staffing make traditional care visits unpredictable. Examples of these areas include Norfolk, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, East Sussex and Oxfordshire.

Why choose live-in care?

The key benefit of live-in care is remaining in your own home and retaining your independence within a familiar environment. For those with light to moderate care needs, live-in care also offers a more economical option compared to a residential care home.

Does the carer live in my house?

Yes, the live-in carer will live in your home. You are required to provide a suitable spare bedroom within or near your property for their exclusive use.

Is this care service regulated?

Yes, our care provider partner is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC serves as the independent regulator for health and social care in England, ensuring that these services are safe, effective, compassionate, and of high quality.

How do you select carers?

We evaluate our carers through a multi-stage process using the “Double C” framework, which assesses both character and competence. Character encompasses an applicant’s values, personality traits, and soft skills, while Competence refers to their formal qualifications, work experience, and technical abilities.

In addition, we ensure the carer is the ideal match for you, based on their personality, skills and professional experience, for example ensuring clients with dementia are cared for by someone with the relevant experience and qualifications.

Ultimately, we only accept carers who we’d be happy to have looking after our own loved ones.

What caregiving qualifications do your carers have?

All of our carers are pre-approved by the Home Office to work in the UK. They hold formal caregiving qualifications and typically have a minimum of three years of relevant care experience.

What is the carers’ English proficiency?

Effective caregiving hinges on clear communication. This is why we meticulously screen all our carers for their English proficiency. Only carers with fluent, confident communication skills make it into our candidate pool.

Why hire a carer from The Philippines?

Filipino carers are highly experienced and ideally suited for care roles. They are known for their loyalty, strong work ethic, and caring demeanour. Additionally, the Philippines ranks second in Asia (after Singapore) for English proficiency, with candidates speaking excellent, neutral-accented English, and sharing cultural similarities with Britons.

We pro-actively recruit exceptional carers from various countries, not exclusively from the Philippines.

How are our care plans lower cost than other live-in care plans on the market?

Live-in care models typically involve multiple carers working on a rotational basis. Our “One-Carer, One-Client” model offers a more cost-effective alternative to this traditional approach. This is achieved because the carer’s primary place of residence is your home and they don’t incur living costs for a separate property.

What happens during the carer’s days off and holidays?

Sufficient rest is crucial for carers to consistently provide optimal care. Days off and holiday can be scheduled at times that are convenient for you. During such times if care is required, most clients will rely on relatives or friends; sometimes clients arrange care via a local provider or carer to cover these periods.

Can the carer drive?

We can accommodate requests for carers who drive, though this may extend the recruitment timeline.

Can I bring over my former domestic helper who is currently abroad?

No – under current legislation, it is not possible to recruit care workers from outside the UK. However we’re confident we could find you an alternative carer from our pool who will exceed your expectations.

What if the relationship with the carer doesn’t work out?

To date, all of the carers we have placed with clients are still in the same role. This is the result of our careful carer-client matching service.

However in the unlikely event that things don’t work out between our clients and carer, then we would look to find a replacement, after identifying what went wrong the first time.

Do you charge the carer to secure a role?

No. We are registered on the NHS Ethical Recruiters List and uphold ethical recruitment practices, never charging carers for securing a role with our clients nor any other service. This aligns with best practice guidelines for recruiters set by the United Nations and International Organization for Migration.

Who are Care Recruitment International?

Care Recruitment International Limited (CRI) is a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the ethical recruitment of live-in carers for private households in England and soon Scotland.

For all live-in inquiries, please contact Melvin Byres, managing director of CRI.

Get started today

Contact us today and start your journey towards your ideal live-in care plan!

Profile photo of Melvin Byres — managing director and co-founder of Care Recruitment International.

Melvin Byres
Managing Director & Co-Founder

Office hours: Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm

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