Live-in Carer Jobs in Derby

Looking for live-in carer work in Derby that fits around your life? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families across Derby and Derbyshire. As a live-in carer you'll live with a client in their home, supporting daily routines and personal care around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country to take live-in placements and you can do the same if you choose. Right now, 119 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Live-in roles suit carers who want stability and continuity of care: regular shifts, closer relationships with clients and fewer handovers than shift-based work. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and decide which clients, hours and service area you’ll accept. Typical pay is within £145–£160 per day, with common ranges per hour and per live-in day shown by £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day. You remain self-employed and manage your own tax and National Insurance, while PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance cover while you work.

We work across Derby and nearby towns including Willington, Hazelwood, Belper, Melbourne, Ilkeston and Sandiacre. Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload ID and references, and we’ll help with or verify your Enhanced DBS if you need one. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be visible to families quickly. PrimeCarers is advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single placement; you choose where and when you work.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll also need an Enhanced DBS check — if you don’t already have one we can help arrange this. We expect carers to be reliable, respectful and to follow agreed care plans. Good communication and the ability to work independently in a client’s home are essential.

Live-in work includes supporting personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility assistance and companionship. Agreed sleep and rest breaks are part of every placement and you’ll have clear arrangements for time off. If you’re used to agency rota work and want more control over who you support, living-in can be a calmer, more rewarding pace.

Ready to take control of your work in Derby? It only takes minutes to apply and for many carers profiles go live within days. Join PrimeCarers to find self-employed live-in opportunities that match your experience and availability.