Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Cardiff

Live-in care with PrimeCarers means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. These roles suit experienced carers who want the continuity of day-to-day support, close relationships with clients, and the freedom to organise their work. Many carers travel to Cardiff from across the country for placements and stay with clients for weeks or months at a time. Right now, 104 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Working through PrimeCarers is different from agency rotas. You remain self-employed, set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical rates are £145–£160 per day; for live-in work you’ll usually see daytime and overnight arrangements described as £145–£160 per day and individual hourly care sessions as £18.50–£22 per hour. You decide how many hours you take on and whether to accept travel to Cardiff or nearby areas such as Grangetown, Penarth, Caerphilly, Barry, Llantrisant and Newport.

Live-in shifts mean more than personal care: you’ll help with routines, meals, medication prompts, mobility and companionship. The role suits carers who can manage flexible days, support someone through mornings and evenings, and provide steady company overnight with agreed breaks. If you’re used to agency night shifts but want closer relationships and predictable days, live-in can be a good step.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles client finding, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means you can focus on the care and the client, not paperwork.

Applying takes minutes: fill in your profile, upload references and DBS details, and our checks usually mean profiles go live within days of verification. Once live, you’ll be able to review client requests and accept the placements you want. We’re here to support carers making the move away from agency-style work and towards more control over where and how they care.

If you’re an experienced carer interested in live-in roles in Cardiff, create a profile today and see what matches are available. You remain in control, supported by PrimeCarers every step of the way.