Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Hereford

Live-in care in Hereford means living with a client in their home to support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off. Many carers travel from across the country for these placements and stay for weeks or months at a time, building close working relationships and continuity of care in a familiar home setting. Right now, 91 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This role suits experienced care assistants who want more control than traditional agency work offers. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Live-in roles typically involve personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and supporting mobility and routines. You’ll be the trusted presence in someone’s home, helping them remain independent and safe.

Pay and flexibility are part of the appeal. You set your rates from £145–£160.50 per day and decide how long you stay with a client. For shorter daytime cover you may use the hourly options £18.50–£20 per hour, while live-in day rates commonly fall in the range £145–£160.50 per day. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We do not list a single vacancy here — this page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Hereford and surrounding towns including Ross on Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Bromyard, Newent and Mitcheldean. Many carers who move from agency roles appreciate the clarity of choosing who they work with and setting the practical terms themselves.

Practical points: live-in placements involve agreed breaks and time off; shifts are planned with the client and arranged in each contract. Travel to and from placements is arranged between you and the client; some carers travel from other regions to take long-term live-in roles in Hereford or elsewhere in Herefordshire. PrimeCarers will support you with the paperwork so you can focus on care.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your references and DBS, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. From there we introduce you to families seeking self-employed live-in carers so you can consider each match before confirming any placement.

If you’re an experienced carer based in or near Hereford and want more control over your work, set up a profile today and see the live-in opportunities available across Hereford and Herefordshire.