Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Irvine

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families across Irvine who need trusted live-in support. Live-in care means living in the client’s home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off built into each arrangement. Right now, 17 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

As a live-in care assistant you’ll help with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support and companionship. Days vary: some clients need help with morning and evening routines while others want round‑the‑clock presence with quiet daytime hours. Live‑in placements often involve building a trusting relationship and supporting independence at home rather than hospital‑style supervision. Carers travel from across the country for live‑in placements, and the role suits people who like steadier blocks of work and close client relationships.

You work as a self‑employed carer and choose your own clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits in the range £142.50–£160 per day and many carers use the hourly and live‑in ranges to set rates that match the care required (typical hourly: £18.80–£20 per hour; typical live‑in day: £142.50–£160 per day). PrimeCarers finds family matches and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you’re working for a client through the platform.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly so profiles typically go live within days of submission. While you remain self‑employed, we take care of the paperwork so you can focus on care.

This is a realistic option if you’re thinking about moving away from agency routines and want more control over your work in and around Irvine and nearby towns such as Kilwinning, Saltcoats, Troon, Kilmarnock, Prestwick and Ayr. Live‑in roles can suit mature carers who value continuity, or younger carers who want concentrated blocks of work and clear arrangements for breaks and rest.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll begin verifying you and matching you to families looking for live‑in support in Irvine and the surrounding area. If you want help with an Enhanced DBS or have questions about travel and expenses, our team will explain how the placement is agreed and how breaks and terms are recorded in the contract.

If you’re an experienced carer ready to choose your own clients and build lasting in‑home relationships in Irvine, set up your PrimeCarers profile and start seeing suitable live‑in opportunities within days.