Live-in Carer Jobs in Cambridge

Live-in care means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. In Cambridge and the surrounding area you’ll work closely with one family at a time, helping with personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and household routines. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, offering continuity and reassurance to people who want to stay at home.

Right now, 121 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day for care work in the area, with £19.20–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. You decide what you charge and which placements suit you; PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who want more control than agency life offers. If you value continuity of care, the chance to build a genuine relationship with a client, and the flexibility to pick placements that fit your life, live-in work around Cambridge could be a good fit. Many carers find live-in shifts rewarding because you see real progress and become part of a household routine.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), and verifiable references. We do not post a single specific placement here: this page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire and nearby towns such as Fulbourn, Northstowe, Newmarket, Royston, Soham and Saffron Walden.

PrimeCarers supports you with the practical stuff so you can focus on care: we draft contracts, collect fees and pay you, manage invoices and include insurance while you’re on a placement. You remain self-employed and free to accept or decline matches. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re considering leaving agency work for more autonomy, set up a profile with details of your experience, qualifications and references. You’ll be able to review client needs, agree terms directly and keep contact and schedule clear from the start. Many carers value the straightforward, honest approach: you choose the work, we manage the admin.

If you want to talk through live-in work in Cambridge or the wider county, or need help with DBS or references, start your profile now and see the types of matches available. It only takes a few minutes to apply and most profiles are verified and live within days.