Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Alston

Live-in care in Alston means living with a client in their own home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. You’ll help with personal care, meals, companionship, medication prompts and keeping the household running in a way that preserves the person’s independence. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing experience and stability to homes in and around Alston. Right now, 27 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This work suits experienced, compassionate carers who want more control than agency rota work—people who value continuity and the chance to build real relationships with families. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £146–£160 per day, with day rates for live-in shifting in line with £146–£160 per day and hourly care often matching £15–£25 per hour depending on the care plan and location.

PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care: we introduce you to families, draw up contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and can accept or decline matches to suit your availability and preferences.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t require a specific qualification for every role, but many families ask for NVQ/QA level 2 or previous live-in experience — your profile is where you make that clear.

Alston is a close-knit community in Cumbria with clients and families looking for consistent, kind carers. Placements may be needed in nearby towns such as Haltwhistle, Brampton, Penrith, Appleby in Westmorland, Hexham and Stanhope, and carers often travel from further afield for longer live-in bookings. Working live-in is a different rhythm to shifts: you will be part of someone’s daily life and you must be comfortable with household routines and overnight presence, while taking agreed rest breaks.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload references and checks, and our team will verify your details — profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you want more autonomy, predictable paperwork and insurance while you work, and the chance to give high-quality live-in support in and around Alston, PrimeCarers could be the right move.