Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Galashiels

Live-in care in Galashiels puts you at the centre of someone’s home and daily life. You’ll live with a client in their own house, supporting routines around the clock with agreed breaks, and often travel from other parts of the UK for placements across the town and the wider Scottish Borders. Many carers who join PrimeCarers choose live-in roles because of the continuity of care, stronger relationships and the practical flexibility they allow.

Right now, 10 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area and decide whether to accept live-in placements. Typical pay sits around £144–£160 per day, with more detail and a range depending on the care required and the agreement you make with a family. Live-in day rates and hourly-care ranges are shown on profiles so families and carers can match expectations before any agreement.

Day-to-day you’ll support personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and mobility assistance, and you’ll help maintain a safe, comfortable home environment. Live-in shifts include agreed rest breaks and time off; PrimeCarers will be clear about expectations in each placement so you can plan travel, time off and any other work.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who value autonomy and trustworthy client relationships. It’s particularly good if you’re used to independent decision-making, can manage household routines and want predictable continuity of care. You’ll be working with families in and around Galashiels and nearby towns such as Melrose, Selkirk, Earlston, Newtown St Boswells, Lauder and Innerleithen across the Scottish Borders.

To join we ask that you have at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll remain self-employed: choose your hours and rate, and accept the clients you want to work with.

• What PrimeCarers handles: client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, plus insurance while you work.
• What you control: your rates, your availability, the clients you accept and the area you cover.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. Once your profile is active families in Galashiels and the Scottish Borders can contact you directly so you can discuss whether a live-in placement suits both of you. If you’re ready to take more control of your care work and build relationships with clients, joining PrimeCarers is a quick way to get started.