Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Dalbeattie

Work as a live-in care assistant in Dalbeattie and support someone in their own home by living with them, helping with daily routines, medication prompts and companionship. Live-in shifts mean you’re available around the clock with agreed breaks, and many carers travel from across the country for these placements. If you value continuity of care, close relationships and being part of a household, live-in work in Dalbeattie could suit you.

Right now, 25 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rate and choose clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for roles like these are £145–£160 per day; you can also see local ranges for hourly care at £15–£25 per hour and typical live-in day rates at £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work so you can focus on care.

Live-in care in Dalbeattie and throughout Dumfries and Galloway often involves supporting personal care, meal preparation, light household tasks, medication reminders and being a steady presence for companionship and safety. You’ll work with a family to agree routines and breaks, and you remain self-employed so you can accept offers that fit your preferences and travel plans.

We’re looking for experienced, professional carers. To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. PrimeCarers’ verification team will check your documents and references so your profile can go live quickly.

Many carers based in nearby towns choose to take placements in and around Dalbeattie, including Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries, Newbridge Drive, Gatehouse of Fleet and Silloth, and travel from further afield for longer placements in Dumfries and Galloway. Live-in roles suit people who enjoy building relationships, have good observational skills, and can be adaptable to household routines.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and our team will verify you – profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can browse client requests, message families directly and accept the placements you want.

If you’re ready for steady, meaningful live-in work in Dalbeattie that gives you control over who you support and how you work, start your PrimeCarers profile today and see what matches appear in Dalbeattie and the surrounding area.