Live-in Carer Jobs in Lockerbie

Live-in care in Lockerbie means staying in a client's home and supporting day-to-day life around the clock with agreed breaks. You’ll be part-carer, part-companion and part-keyholder for routines that help someone keep living well in their own home — often in small towns or rural settings across Dumfries and Galloway.

Right now, 22 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency shifts allow. Live-in placements can involve personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, household tasks, companionship and supporting outings. You will be the familiar face in a household: managing routines, spotting small changes in health or mood, and working with families and health professionals as needed. Many of our carers travel from other parts of the country for short- to medium-term live-in placements in Lockerbie and neighbouring areas such as Lochmaben, Annan, Dumfries, Newbridge Drive, Langholm and Gretna.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area you accept. Typical live-in day rates sit around £144–£160 per day and you can agree breaks and time off with each client. PrimeCarers takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. That admin layer lets you focus on care rather than paperwork.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you don’t yet have an up-to-date DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one. We also ask for clear references so families can trust the person coming into their home.

Applying takes minutes: create your profile, upload references and DBS (or request help), and our team verifies the details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once active you can browse live-in opportunities around Lockerbie, discuss needs with families directly, and accept placements that suit your life and availability across Dumfries and Galloway.

We’re looking for carers who value warm, respectful relationships, good communication with families, and the ability to work independently in someone else’s home. If you’re ready to trade shift-driven rota work for more autonomy, live-in care around Lockerbie offers variety, closer bonds with clients and the chance to set your own terms.

Ready to apply? It only takes minutes to create a profile and start seeing matching live-in roles in Lockerbie and beyond.