Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Dornoch
Choose clients, set your own rates (£145–£160 per day) and take on live-in roles across Dornoch
- 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
Live-in care assistants on PrimeCarers live with clients in their own homes, supporting daily routines, personal care and companionship around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements to Dornoch and the surrounding Highland communities.
Right now, 3 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
These ongoing, self-employed opportunities suit experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency work. You set who you work for, your hours and the service area you cover — whether you want placements in Dornoch itself or nearby towns like Tain, Brora, Cromarty, Invergordon, Alness and Fortrose. You also set your own rates and can expect typical rates of £145–£160 per day depending on the client and responsibilities.
Live-in care means becoming part of someone’s home life: helping with waking and bed routines, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support, companionship and household tasks that support independence. Shifts are measured by days for live-in roles, with agreed rest and sleep breaks. Carers travel from across the UK for live-in placements and bring professional experience, compassion and reliability.
Pay & flexibility: PrimeCarers supports transparency around pay. Typical hourly-care ranges and live-in day rates vary by need and location — see £15–£25 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. As a self-employed carer you control which clients and shifts you accept and set your own terms.
What we need from you
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work on placements arranged through the platform. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re an experienced carer based in or willing to travel to Dornoch and the Highlands, PrimeCarers can help you move to self-employed live-in work without the usual admin. Create a profile, choose the clients that suit you, and start applying for live-in opportunities across Dornoch and nearby towns.
What carers earn around Dornoch
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
competitive rates per hour
Overnight care
competitive rates per hour
Live-in care
Based on 37 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and set your own rates — typical ranges are £145–£160 per day. Decide what you charge and who you work for.
Flexible live-in work
Take long-term live-in placements with agreed breaks, or short-term stays. You choose hours, clients and locations.
Meaningful one-to-one care
Work closely with clients to support daily routines, companionship and independence in their own homes.
We handle admin and insurance
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re on placement.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes. Tell us about your experience and upload references and DBS — PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers introduces suitable families. You choose which clients, hours and service area to accept.
- 3
Start live-in care
Agree the days, breaks and duties. Contracts, invoicing and payments are handled for you, with insurance included while you work.
Common questions
Yes. We advertise ongoing live-in care opportunities in and around Dornoch. Many carers also travel to nearby towns such as Tain, Brora, Cromarty, Invergordon, Alness and Fortrose for placements.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your working pattern while using our platform to find work.
We ask for at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references before your profile goes live.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments between you and families. Insurance is included while you work on placements arranged through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin considering live-in opportunities in Dornoch quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Dornoch through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
