Live-in Carer Jobs in Ellon

Live‑in care in Ellon means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. This page lists ongoing self‑employed opportunities across Ellon and the surrounding area of Aberdeenshire — not one specific placement. Many carers travel from across the UK for live‑in work and choose the length and pattern of stays that suit them.

Right now, 8 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

These roles suit experienced, compassionate carers who want more control than agency work usually offers. As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own hours, choose your clients and decide the service area you’ll cover. You also set the rate you want to charge; typical pay for work like this is £145–£160 per day, depending on the support required and the length of the placement.

PrimeCarers finds families for you, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working on a placement. That means you keep the autonomy of self‑employment but don’t have to chase invoices or write contracts from scratch. Many carers based near Ellon or the surrounding towns such as Oldmeldrum, Maud, Inverurie, Boddam, Kintore and Clerkhill find placements that suit their travel plans.

Expect live‑in shifts to focus on companionship, personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support and helping maintain daily routines. Every client is different; you’ll discuss responsibilities and agreed breaks with each family before accepting any placement. Carers travel nationally for live‑in roles, so flexibility helps, but you remain in control of which offers you accept.

Requirements to join

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, add your experience and references, and PrimeCarers will verify your documents. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, at which point families can contact you directly to discuss placements around Ellon and elsewhere in Aberdeenshire.

If you’re ready to leave the limits of agency rotas and run your own self‑employed live‑in work, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started and keeps the administrative side simple. Create your profile and start seeing offers that match your skills, availability and preferred locations.