HIRE A PRIVATE LIVE-IN CARER
FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Hand-pick your dedicated elderly or special needs carer at the UK's fairest rates.
Client Testimonial
My wife and I lived for many years in Southeast Asia before returning to Scotland. When it became necessary for a carer to be full time with my wife, I sought a suitable candidate in the Philippines. I sought professional help from Melvin Byres at Care Recruitment International. CRI sourced suitable candidates in the Philippines and through a process of CVs and video interviews, a carer was chosen and accepted the position. CRI then efficiently managed the complex process of securing a UK working visa and the exit formalities from the Philippines.
The carer has proven to be a huge help. Importantly, my wife accepted her. The carer is cheerful, proactive, willing and experienced.
Throughout, Care Recruitment International provided a very satisfactory and successful service. I strongly recommend anyone requiring live-in carer help in the UK to contact CRI.
How It Works
- Contact us for a free no-obligation initial consultation, where we can find out more about your needs and answer your queries
- Work out a care plan with our experienced CQC/CI-registered partners
- Choose your Filipino live-in carer, either someone you already know or from our list.
Zoom interviews usually take place at this stage - UK visa paperwork
- Carer relocation to the UK
- Start getting the care you need
Why Hire a Live-In Carer Through CRI?
Choose who looks after you in your home
Receive consistent, compassionate care from a carer (or former domestic helper) you already know and trust, or select from a carefully-vetted shortlist
Care within your budget
Only pay for what you need, with plans starting from only £850/week. (UK average live-in fees = £1,560/week)
Suitable for Elderly or Special Needs Clients
This service is available for both types of care
FAQs
How does this service work?
We believe you as the client should have the choice of who is going to care for you, so the most important step is deciding who you would like to be your live-in carer. This might be someone you already know or you can select someone from our database of experienced and compassionate Filipino carers that are determined to secure a live-in care role in the UK. We encourage you to interview them via Zoom before making a final decision. We will then work with them to ensure the appropriate paperwork to work in the UK is in order.
The carer will be moving to the UK specially to work as your carer and with this comes a two-way expectation of loyalty and commitment. This in turn enhances the quality and consistency of the care you receive – something that we believe the care sector could and should be doing a much better job of.
We have partnered with a highly-reputed registered live-in care provider; the live-in carer will be employed by this partner who take on all the usual responsibilities of being an employer and will ensure that you’re receiving a care plan which works for you.
Who is this for?
Anyone that is in need of a carer living in the UK.
Can I bring over my former domestic helper?
Yes you can, providing that they meet the visa requirements.
Who are Care Recruitment International?
Care Recruitment International (CRI) is a company specialising in the ethical recruitment of care workers and nurses from the Philippines into UK social care organisations – a mixture of residential care homes, live-in care providers and local councils.
We are included on the NHS Ethical Recruiters List and are licensed by the Philippines government to hire healthcare workers from their country.
Running this business has helped us to realise the unmet demand for those in need of care looking to recruit Filipino live-in carers but who are unable to find a provider that is willing to work with their needs and price their service fairly. Consequently we launched our live-in care service helping to match care seekers with fantastic carers and care providers.
What are the costs?
There is an initial one-time onboarding cost of £6,000 which includes all costs associated with the recruitment and migration process including flights, visas and recruitment fees.
Thereafter, the ongoing cost of your care plan depends on your specific needs and circumstances with prices starting from £850 per week.
Please note – in line with ethical international recruitment best practices – the carer is not charged any fees or charges at any point and all recruitment/relocation costs are covered in the onboarding fee.
How are the care plan costs cheaper than the UK average?
It is far more cost-effective to have a dedicated live-in carer than having carers visiting on a rotation basis.
The cost of live-in care is typically priced to service those with the most complex needs and essentially forces all clients to sign up to the most expensive packages which are often not needed. We believe this practice is unfair.
How long does it take?
Depending on the processing speed of the UK Home Office, the process should take 6-12 weeks.
Why hire a carer from The Philippines?
The Philippines has some of the best carers in the world. Aside from being highly experienced and suitable for this kind of work, our candidates speak excellent English, are culturally similar to Brits and are known for their loyalty, strong work ethic and caring demeanour.
Does the carer speak English?
Yes. To obtain a visa, the carers must speak a basic level of English (IELTS level 4.0) however we don’t believe this is high enough, so we vet all applicants to ensure that their English is fluent. It is worth noting that the Philippines ranks No. 2 in Asia (after Singapore) for English proficiency and the Filipino accent is quite neutral.
Why choose live-in care?
The ability to stay in your own home and in a familiar environment that you control of is important. It is also a much more economical option for those that only have light to moderate care needs.
Do you help with visas?
Yes – we will take care of this.
Does the carer live in my house?
Yes, the carer will live in your house. You must have an appropriate spare bedroom that is dedicated for them to live in; this will be their only place of residence in the UK.
Can the carer drive?
If you require a carer that has a driving licence, this is something we can accommodate. Note that they will need to sit a UK driving test within 12 months of arriving in the UK.
