Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Ballater

Live-in care roles in Ballater suit experienced carers who want to provide companionship and hands-on support by living in a client’s home and helping with daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements in Aberdeenshire and the surrounding glens. Right now, 10 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This platform is for self-employed carers who want control: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and decide when to accept a placement. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day, with more detailed ranges shown as £15–£25 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. These are typical ranges rather than promises; every carer chooses what works for them.

PrimeCarers finds matches in and around Ballater, handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. You’ll keep the freedom of self-employment without having to manage the admin for each placement. Creating a profile takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days.

What you need to join

• At least one year of professional care experience;
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t already have one);
• The legal right to work in the UK;
• Verifiable references from recent care work.

Live-in work around Ballater and the wider Aberdeenshire area often covers quiet rural homes and small towns. You may be offered placements near Banchory, Kemnay, Insch, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk and Brechin or elsewhere in the region. Carers travelling for placements tell us they value the deeper continuity of care that comes from living with a client, and the flexibility to plan agreed breaks and days off between placements.

If you’re used to agency shifts but want more autonomy, this is a way to keep delivering high-quality care while setting the terms that suit you. To apply, create your profile, upload basic checks and references, and choose the types of live-in roles you’re open to. The process takes minutes and helps you start taking bookings in and around Ballater as soon as verification is complete.