Live-in Carer Jobs in Bournemouth

Looking for live-in carer work in Bournemouth that gives you real control over your day-to-day? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with local families who need someone to live in and support daily routines — offering companionship, personal care and round-the-clock presence with agreed breaks. Right now, 94 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Live-in roles mean you live with a client in their home and support them through mornings, evenings and overnight as agreed. Many carers travel from across the country for placements in Bournemouth and nearby areas, including Christchurch, Poole, Ferndown, Wimborne Minster, Highcliffe and Swanage. You choose which clients suit you, which hours you’ll cover and the service area you want to work in.

Pay is set by you. Typical rates on the platform sit around £145–£160 per day, with additional clarity shown on each posting so you can decide what fits your experience and needs. Some carers prefer to quote by the hour, others by day for live-in work; PrimeCarers displays both £19–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day where relevant.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who value autonomy: people who’ve already spent at least a year in professional care and want to move away from agency constraints. If you’re practical, patient and able to manage personal care, medication prompts, meal support and emotional companionship while living in a client’s home, this could be a strong match. Many carers combine a few live-in placements a year with local daytime work.

To join you’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles the client-finding work, prepares contracts, manages invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re booked to work — so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload references and your DBS, and our verification team will typically go live within days. Once approved you can start browsing families in Bournemouth and across Dorset, accept introductions that suit you, and discuss exact duties and breaks before you commit.

If you’re ready to keep full control of your work, bring all your experience to a home setting, and travel for well-matched live-in placements in and around Bournemouth, join PrimeCarers and start building your own client list.