Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Carnoustie
Set your own rates (typical £145–£160 per day), choose clients and live in with families across Carnoustie and Angus.
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for live-in care work around Carnoustie that fits the life you want? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families needing day-and-night support in their own homes. Live-in shifts mean you’ll live with a client to support daily routines, personal care and companionship with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements that suit their skills and lifestyle.
Right now, 6 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Live-in roles can suit experienced carers who want predictable routines and closer relationships with the people they support. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and choose their clients, hours and service area, so you control how much you work and where. Typical pay ranges for these roles are £145–£160 per day; more detailed figures for hourly care and live-in day work are shown as £15–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively.
We handle the admin so you can focus on care. PrimeCarers finds clients, issues contracts, manages invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. If you currently work through agencies and want more control over your diary and earnings, this model offers flexibility while keeping professional protections in place. Many carers who join PrimeCarers continue to choose placements near Carnoustie and across Angus, and others travel to neighbouring towns such as Monifieth, Arbroath, Tayport, Letham, Newport on Tay and Woodhaven.
Requirements to join are straightforward and based on safeguarding and experience. You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if needed. We’re looking for reliable, compassionate people used to working independently and building rapport with clients and families.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload references and your DBS (or let us help arrange it). Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there you can browse clients and accept placements that fit you. You choose how far you’ll travel for live-in work and which clients to accept; many carers find placements in and around Carnoustie, across Angus and in nearby towns.
If you want a clearer working pattern, more control over your rates and direct relationships with families while keeping professional support from PrimeCarers, this is a practical next step. Create your profile today and see which live-in opportunities match your experience and availability.
What carers earn around Carnoustie
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£20–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£17–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 79 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set the rates
As self-employed carers you set your own rate and choose the hours and clients that work for you.
Flexible live-in work
Live-in placements give routine and continuity. Accept the stays and breaks that suit your lifestyle.
Build real relationships
Work closely with one family to provide consistent personal care, companionship and support.
Admin and protection covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Sign up in minutes, add experience and references, upload or arrange an Enhanced DBS and confirm your right to work.
- 2
Choose placements
Browse live-in opportunities, review client details and accept the stays that match your skills and location preferences.
- 3
Start working
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re on placement so you can focus on care.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home to provide personal care, help with daily routines and companionship. Breaks are agreed in advance and arrangements vary by household. Placements may be local to Carnoustie or further afield depending on your preferences.
Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, add experience and references, and upload (or request) an Enhanced DBS. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if needed.
PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you are working on a placement, giving you protection and peace of mind.
Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, but you choose how far you’ll travel and which clients to accept. Common areas include Carnoustie and nearby towns in Angus.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Carnoustie through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
