Live-in Carer Jobs in Loanhead

Live-in care in Loanhead means living with a client in their home and supporting their daily routine around the clock — with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and calm to someone’s home life. You’ll be based in Loanhead and the wider Midlothian area, with opportunities also near Dalkeith, Penicuik, Musselburgh, Vauxhall, Prestonpans and Tranent. Right now, 13 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who want control of their work and a deeper relationship with the people they support. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay can be found as £142.50–£160 per day and we also publish typical hourly and day figures: £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care; £142.50–£160 per day per day for live-in work. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

Live-in duties vary with each placement. Expect support with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship, mobility assistance and household routines. Some roles need more nursing-level support than others — you decide which clients match your skills. Many carers prefer live-in work for the stability and the chance to work closely with a person and their family in Loanhead.

• Who can join — You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), and verifiable references.
• How you work — You remain self-employed: you set your rates, agree hours and accept placements that suit you.
• What we do — PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, plus insurance cover while you are on a placement.
• Practicalities — Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Carers often travel to Loanhead from across the UK for good matches.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rotas and want to be in charge of the work you accept, live-in care through PrimeCarers can offer more autonomy and a clearer relationship with families in Loanhead and across Midlothian. Create your profile, upload references and an Enhanced DBS if you have one, and start choosing the placements that fit your life.