Full Time Home Care Jobs & Nursing Agency Jobs

Posted 5 hours ago Registered Manager

Lochgelly, Fife 

Eidyn Care Edinburgh
  • Full Time
  • Bonus, pension
  • £35,000 – £50,000 per annum

Eidyn Care is looking for a passionate, experienced Registered Manager to lead our growing team across Fife and Perthshire. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services, elevate care quality, and guide our brilliant team through a new phase of growth. If you love delivering person-centred care, want to work with a family-run, award-winning provider, and thrive in a fast paced, values-led environment,...

Posted 5 hours ago Registered Manager

Lochgelly, Fife 

Eidyn Care Edinburgh
  • Full Time
  • Bonus, pension
  • £35,000 – £50,000 per annum

Eidyn Care is looking for a passionate, experienced Registered Manager to lead our growing team across Fife and Perthshire. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services, elevate care quality, and guide our brilliant team through a new phase of growth. If you love delivering person-centred care, want to work with a family-run, award-winning provider, and thrive in a fast paced, values-led environment,...

Posted 5 hours ago LIVE IN CARE WORKER

Norwich, Norfolk 

Roster Home Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £825 PER WEEK -
  • £825.00 per hour

NO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Carer job description and responsibilities Working as a carer can see you supporting people with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a live-in carer, you may be involved with: Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence...

Posted 5 hours ago Home Care Assistant

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria 

MSH Healthcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.50 – £17.00 per hour

Join our Team as a Home Care Assistant - Be a Local Hero! £250 Signing Bonus for contracts of 30+ hours/week (paid after 3 months of employment). Ready to make a real difference in people's lives right here in Barrow, Dalton, Askam and Ulverston? At MSH Healthcare, we believe in empowering individuals to live full, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. As a Home Care Assistant, you'll...

Posted 5 hours ago Health care assistant

Canterbury, Kent 

Great Prospects Care
  • Full Time
  • Paid annual leave, paid mileage, flexible
  • £24,999 – £25,999 per annum

Health Care Assistants required in Canterbury and nearby districts. Great Prospects Care Ltd is looking for caring, genuine and compassionate Health Care Assistants who have the passion to make a difference to vulnerable adults in the community. The ideal candidates can support our clients living in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable. The support includes supporting adults in their own homes, either...

Posted 5 hours ago Carer

Norwich, Norfolk 

Caring Pulse
  • Full Time
  • Carer Role
  • £13.00 – £14.00 per hour

Summary Job Title: Carer Location: Norwich, Norfolk Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Start Date: ASAP Staffing Recruit is seeking compassionate carers to join a dedicated care team in Norwich. The ideal candidates will provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients , supporting their independence and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Deliver...

Posted 5 hours ago Care Cordinator

Southampton, Hampshire 

Prompt Healthcare Staffing
  • Full Time
  • Depending on experience
  • £23,000 – £26,000 per annum

Prompt Healthcare Staffing is looking to recruit an experienced Care Coordinator / Scheduler to join our team based in Southampton, Hampsire. The Coordinator will be performing a variety of duties in this role of coordinating a service for clients. This is a management hands on role assisting and supporting other staff members to provide the highest quality service to our Service Users. Job Title:...

Posted 5 hours ago Care Assistant

Kenilworth, Warwickshire 

Silverberry Care
  • Full Time
  • Time and a half at bank holidays.
  • £12.21 – £14.00 per hour

Reports to Care Coordinator/Registered manager Summary of role To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include...

Posted 5 hours ago Home Care Worker

Preston, Lancashire 

AAA Healthcare Agency Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.50 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We are seeking dedicated Home Care Workers to provide high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in their own homes. About the Role As a Home Care Worker, you will support clients with daily tasks, including: Personal care and hygiene Meal preparation and household assistance Medication prompting Companionship and social interaction...

Posted 5 hours ago Registered Care Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester 

SureCare (Salford & Manchester)
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, based on experience.
  • £30,000 – £36,000 per annum

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our care team and ensure the delivery of exceptional care services. As the Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of care, fostering a positive working environment, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our care company. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead and inspire the...

Posted 5 hours ago Home Care Coordinator

Canterbury, Kent 

Great Prospects Care
  • Full Time
  • £120 On-call plus commission bonus
  • £25,000 – £26,000 per annum

The role of Care Coordinator includes many different duties. You will directly line manage a small number of support workers and health care assistants within Great Prospects Care Ltd, ensuring that their needs are being met, and that they feel supported during their employment. You will also directly manage the care of allocated clients. Great Prospects Care Ltd is an independently owned company...

Posted 23 hours ago Care Assistant

Lancing, West Sussex 

Right at Home (Worthing & Shoreham)
  • Full Time
  • £14.25 – £15.25 per hour

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home. We have an unparalleled reputation of being a respectful, compassionate and trusted provider of quality homecare making us a real employer of choice. What We Offer: Competitive pay: £14.25– £15.25 per hour + 35p per mile...

Posted 23 hours ago Care Assistant

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex 

Right at Home (Worthing & Shoreham)
  • Full Time
  • £14.25 – £15.25 per hour

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home. We have an unparalleled reputation of being a respectful, compassionate and trusted provider of quality homecare making us a real employer of choice. What We Offer: Competitive pay: £14.25– £15.25 per hour + 35p per mile...

Posted 23 hours ago Care Assistant

Worthing, West Sussex 

Right at Home (Worthing & Shoreham)
  • Full Time
  • £14.25 – £15.25 per hour

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home. We have an unparalleled reputation of being a respectful, compassionate and trusted provider of quality homecare making us a real employer of choice. What We Offer: Competitive pay: £14.25– £15.25 per hour + 35p per mile...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Team Leader

Loughton, Essex 

SureCare (Redbridge & Epping Forest)
  • Full Time
  • £13.50 – £14.50 per hour

Team Leader - Domiciliary Care Salary: £13.50 - £15.0 per hour (depending on experience) Location: Loughton Essex and surrounding areas Contract Type: Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility required) Benefits: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Pension scheme Ongoing training and development Opportunities for career progression Supportive management team Company mobile phone &...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Care Manager

Coventry, West Midlands 

Helping Hands Home Care
  • Full Time
  • £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Are you an experienced care leader looking for your next big opportunity? Our Coventry branch is thriving, it delivers over 900 hours of care each week and we’re looking for a passionate and people focused Registered Care Manager to lead it. At Helping Hands, we’ve been supporting adults of all ages to live independently at home since 1989. With over 150 branches, we’re proud to be a nationally respected...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Support Worker

Bootle, Merseyside 

Mountbatton Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.35 – £12.53 per hour

Main Responsibility: To be part of a team in providing support for Service Users with enduring mental health problems and, or, learning difficulties within the Community in line with the individual’s person centred plan. Specific Tasks: To assist with the planning and co-ordination of the delivery and support services to Service Users ensuring that personal, physical, emotional, social and spiritual...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Care Manager

Camberley, Surrey 

Helping Hands Home Care
  • Full Time
  • £38,000 - £40,000+ bonus
  • £38,000 – £40,000 per annum

Registered Care Manager Since 1989, Helping Hands Home Care has been a leader in the UK adult care (private pay) sector, supporting adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love: home. With over 140 branches across England and Wales, our success lies in our commitment to exceptional care and innovative solutions. We’re now looking for Registered Care Managers...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Care Manager

Barnet, London 

Helping Hands Home Care
  • Full Time
  • £40,000+ bonus
  • £40,000 per annum

Who we are Since 1989, Helping Hands Home Care has been a leader in the UK adult care (private pay) sector, supporting adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love: home. With 147 branches across England and Wales, our success lies in our commitment to exceptional care and innovative solutions. We’re excited to announce the opening of a new branch in Salisbury...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Care Manager

Esher, Surrey 

Helping Hands Home Care
  • Full Time
  • £38,000 - £45,000+ bonus
  • £38,000 – £45,000 per annum

Who we are Since 1989, Helping Hands Home Care has been a leader in the UK adult care (private pay) sector, supporting adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love: home. With 147 branches across England and Wales, our success lies in our commitment to exceptional care and innovative solutions. We’re excited to announce the opening of a new branch and...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Care Manager

Ashford, Surrey 

Helping Hands Home Care
  • Full Time
  • £38,000 - £45,000+ bonus
  • £38,000 – £45,000 per annum

Who we are Since 1989, Helping Hands Home Care has been a leader in the UK adult care (private pay) sector, supporting adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love: home. With 147 branches across England and Wales, our success lies in our commitment to exceptional care and innovative solutions. We’re excited to announce the opening of a new branch and...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Senior Caregiver

Oswestry, Shropshire 

Visiting Angels North Shropshire
  • Full Time
  • £14 per hour £23 bank holidays
  • £14.25 – £23.00 per hour

Senior Caregiver needed in Oswestry, Ellesmere, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch with mornings and evenings and weekend availability. Are you a caring and compassionate to join our multi-award-winning team. Rated OUTSTANDING by an independent inspection, we provide essential care and support to help people remain independent in their homes for longer. QCF Level 3 as a minimum for this role Why Join Us? ·...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Home Care Assistant

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Sincerity Health Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £11.90 – £12.50 per hour

Role Overview: As a Care Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes or within our care facilities, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and delivering care that respects the dignity and individuality of each service user. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Community Care Assistant

Blackburn, Lancashire 

Falcon-Care Blackburn
  • Full Time
  • £12.40 per hour

Here at Falcon-Care Blackburn we are seeking caring, motivated, hard working individuals to join the team and assist in providing the highest standard of care towards out clients. The role of a Community Care Assistant is to assist and support people in the own homes while promoting independence. Duties: Personal care Medication support Food preperation/ support Social support Light domestic support...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Service Manager - Home Care

Glasgow, Glasgow City 

Oncall Care Service Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £35,000 – £36,000 per annum

Oncall Care Service is looking for an experienced Service Manager for our Homecare Service. Scope of the post To provide high quality homecare services that support the rights of customers to live the lives they choose as far as they are able. The Service Manager is directly accountable to the owner(s) and to the regulatory body Efficiently manage the day to day running of the business. Allocate resources...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Domiciliary Care Co-ordinator

Newport 

Ultra Care Health Professionals
  • Full Time
  • Salary Details
  • £24,000 – £26,000 per annum

Job description Ultra-Care Health Professionals Ltd is a recruitment agency based in Newport. We are currently recruiting and supplying temporary staff for the Care sector. We are recruiting staff and securing contracts in South Wales. As the company is looking to reach its full potential the need has come to take on an experienced Domiciliary Care Co-ordinator to help facilitate smooth running of...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Registered Manager

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

Utmostcare Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £32,000 – £40,000 per annum

Registered Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Utmostcare as a Registered Care Manager. We provide very high-quality care throughout Aylesbury and surrounding areas to clients who wish to retain their independence and live in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for an organised, committed, reliable and experienced candidate to take on the Registered Care Manager role and...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Care Worker

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Orion Care (Edinburgh) Ltd
  • Full Time
  • paid commute + Mileage
  • £12.91 – £14.78 per hour

Are you kind, caring and compassionate? Would you like a job where you make a real difference to the lives of others? Would you like to work for a company that truly values and respects its care team? Are you a car driver with access to a vehicle? If so, we really want to hear from you! Everycare has exciting opportunities for exceptional carers to join our friendly team. Recognised as one of the...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Home Care Assistant - Rated outstanding by the CQC

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

Your Home Care - Mansfield, Ashfield & Chesterfield
  • Full Time
  • £12.00 – £14.31 per hour

Rated Outstanding by the CQC and officially the No1 Homecare provider in Mansfield and Ashfield. We are very proud to be a Multi-Award winning and rated Outstanding Homecare provider, also in the top 20 Homecare providers in East Midlands. We are located within Nottinghamshire, with job vacancies available in Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Forest Town, Clipstone, Kings Clipstone, Sutton in Ashfield,...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Senior Healthcare Assistant

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire 

The Care and Support Group North Yorkshire
  • Full Time
  • £26208.00 – £28618.00

My Homecare currently has TWO exciting opportunities available for Senior Health Care Assistants to join our team. This is an exciting new role that has been created and is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on and supportive role. Duties will include: You will work closely with the clients in the community and will support the area care team with any queries or issues they have out of hours...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Home Care Assistant

Brentwood, Essex 

Bluebird Care Essex West
  • Full Time
  • £12.75 – £18.25 per hour

CARE ASSISTANT ROLES IN BRENTWOOD, ONGAR, BILLERICAY, HUTTON, SHENFIELD & WEST HORNDON While many Care providers only pay for your contact time, we believe that you should be paid for every minute that you are being a Bluebird Care Ambassador, even if you are sat in your car. Join our team and your salary will be by the hour and not per contact time. Bluebird Care Providing Quality Care Bluebird Care...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Home Care Assistant

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Bluebird Care Southend & Rochford
  • Full Time
  • £14.50 – £15.50 per hour

Bluebird Care Southend and Rochford started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different? Bluebird Care Westcliff on Sea are committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs....

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Live-in Care Assistant

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex 

Bluebird Care Southend & Rochford
  • Full Time

Bluebird Care Southend and Rochford are currently looking to expand their growing Live in Care team. We are looking for people who are dedicated and passionate about making a difference to other people’s lives, and want a career they can be proud of. We know that providing care full time is a huge commitment, and to ensure we assist you to reach your full potential we will provide you with the very...

Posted 18 Nov 2025 Home Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex 

Bluebird Care Mid Essex
  • Full Time
  • £12.75 – £13.75 per hour

Have you ever looked after someone when they have been unwell? Maybe cooked them a meal, helped them to get washed and dressed, done some shopping for them? If you have, then you have already experienced how rewarding it is to be a Bluebird Care Assistant. The only essential skills that we require is for you to have a full driving licence, access to a reliable vehicle and to have a caring nature....

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Registered Manager

Woking, Surrey 

Allbest Solutions Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Salary - depending on experience
  • £38,000 – £40,000 per annum

We’re Hiring: Registered Manager – Woking, Surrey AllBest Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced, motivated and compassionate registered manager to join our team. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care services, and we are looking for someone who can lead our service with professionalism, empathy and strong leadership skills What You’ll Do • Developing and maintaining...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Live-in Carer

Burgess Hill, West Sussex 

Bluebird Care Sussex Weald
  • Full Time
  • £735-£788 weekly + up to £50 travel allowance

Live-In Care Assistant – £735–£788 per week + paid travel & food Bluebird Care Mid-South – where carers are truly valued. We’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our live-in care team — living and working in customers’ homes on a weekly rota. No experience? No problem. We’ll train and support you every step of the way. What we offer: £735–£788 per week £50 travel allowance & £40 food allowance...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Live-in Carer

Reigate, Surrey 

Bluebird Care Reigate
  • Full Time
  • £735-£788 Weekly + up to £50 Travel Allowance

Live-In Care Assistant – £735–£788 per week + paid travel & food Bluebird Care Mid-South – where carers are truly valued. We’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our live-in care team — living and working in customers’ homes on a weekly rota. No experience? No problem. We’ll train and support you every step of the way. What we offer: £735–£788 per week £50 travel allowance & £40 food allowance...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Live-in Carer

Chichester, West Sussex 

Bluebird Care Chichester
  • Full Time
  • £735-£788 weekly + up to £50 travel allowance

Live-In Care Assistant – £735–£788 per week + paid travel & food Bluebird Care Mid-South – where carers are truly valued. We’re looking for caring, reliable people to join our live-in care team — living and working in customers’ homes on a weekly rota. No experience? No problem. We’ll train and support you every step of the way. What we offer: £735–£788 per week £50 travel allowance & £40 food allowance...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Care Professional

Barnsley, South Yorkshire 

Home Instead (North Sheffield)
  • Full Time
  • Double time on weekends
  • £12.21 – £13.00 per hour

Home Instead are recruiting Care Professionals in the Barmsley area - EVENINGS AND WEEKEND WORKING INCLUDED! Home Instead have provided a bespoke, unrushed and exceptional service to adults across the Barnsley area for the past 20 years. We pride ourselves on allowing people to continue to live in their own homes, independently and safely, we understand that there truly is no place like home. Considering...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Care Professional

Sheffield, South Yorkshire 

Home Instead (North Sheffield)
  • Full Time
  • £12.21 – £13.00 per hour

Home Instead are recruiting Care Professionals in the Sheffield area - EVENINGS/WEEKEND ROLES INCLUDED! Home Instead have provided a bespoke, unrushed and exceptional service to adults across the South Sheffield area for the past 20 years. We pride ourselves on allowing people to continue to live in their own homes, independently and safely, we understand that there truly is no place like home. Considering...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Registered Manager - Supported Living

Crawley, West Sussex 

AM2PM Quality Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £34,000 – £36,000 per annum

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the line manager for the service · Liaise with the provider, ensuring all necessary reports are sent timeously · Create and uphold an open, positive and inclusive management culture · Develop and communicate strategic plans for the service · Oversee the implementation of the service’s policies and procedures The Registered Manager’s responsibilities...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Care Professional

Corsham, Wiltshire 

Home Instead (Bath)
  • Full Time
  • £13.52 – £29.12 per hour

At Home Instead, we’re proud to provide outstanding support and companionship to people who want to live independently in their own homes. With a minimum of one-hour visits, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our unique approach means we match each Care Assistant to clients based on shared interests and personalities. Before care begins,...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Live in Carer

Corsham, Wiltshire 

Home Instead (Bath)
  • Full Time
  • Daily rate

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Live In Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Care Assistant

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 

Handle With Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Mileage paid

Job Title - Care Assistant Location - Redditch/Bromsgrove Hours - Your working week will normally be worked Monday-Sunday. The start time and finish times will be agreed by arrangement with your line manager. We are flexible with working patterns. As an employee of Handle with Care Ltd you will work to ensure that the day to day care activities delivered to service users are effective and efficient...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Health Care Support Worker

Daventry, Northamptonshire 

DarSarno Care Services
  • Full Time

Do you want to work for a Care Company that Promotes Excellent Care to the people that uses its services? At DarSarno Care Services, we are passionate about providing excellent care and support services to young people, older people, learning disabilities enabling them to live fulfilling lives in their own homes and ensuring peace of mind for their families and everyone around them. Role: We are looking...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Live In Carer

Lancing, West Sussex 

LQS Healthcare Services
  • Full Time
  • £12.21 – £30.00

Do you want to make a big difference to someone's life? Do you enjoy caring for individuals in need of support? Yes? Excellent! Come join our fantastic team of Carers and help us to provide the best person-centred care possible for our lovely Clients in their own homes. We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate experienced individuals to join our team of Live in carers in West Sussex. A fantastic...

Posted 17 Nov 2025 Experienced Community Care Worker

Ramsgate, Kent 

Avelo Care
  • Full Time
  • Travel Time, Mileage Allowance paid weekl

At Avelo Care we support adults and older people in their own homes across Thanet and the surrounding areas. We are seeking kind, compassionate and caring people with a proven track record of providing high-quality care and support services. As a Community Care Worker, you will use your expertise and compassion to compliment Avelo's dedicated and reliable Care Team, helping us to support our continued...

Posted 16 Nov 2025 Live In Carer

Rugby, Warwickshire 

Home Instead (Rugby)
  • Full Time
  • from £125 per day

Live-in Carer – Immediate Start – Rugby, Warwickshire Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Employment Type: PAYE (No Sponsorship Available) Start Date: ASAP (Subject to DBS Checks, References & Induction Training) We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Live-in Carer to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting a lovely couple in their own home in Rugby, helping them...

Posted 16 Nov 2025 Care Coordinator – Essex/Basildon Branch

Basildon, Essex 

Inna Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Salary: £25,000–£28,000 per year (depending on experience) H
  • £25,000 – £28,000 per annum

Be part of something meaningful — where care meets growth. At Inna Care, we don’t just deliver care — we build trusted relationships that improve lives. As we expand into Essex and Basildon, we’re looking for a passionate, organised, and commercially driven Care Coordinator to help us grow our client base while ensuring high-quality care delivery. Your Key Responsibilities Coordinate care rotas efficiently,...

Posted 16 Nov 2025 Live-in carer

Havering, London 

Inna Care Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Depending on service user's needs

Join Inna Care as a Live-In Carer – Where Compassion Meets Purpose Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while living where care truly matters? At Inna Care, we believe that healing belongs at home, and our live-in carers are at the heart of that mission. Based in Romford and covering Havering and surrounding areas, we provide outstanding home care that supports people to live independently, safely,...