Live-in Carer Jobs in Loughton

Live‑in care in Loughton means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country to take live‑in placements and enjoy close, consistent relationships with the people they support.
Right now, 105 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

If you're experienced in hands‑on care and ready to move away from agency constraints, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to work independently in Loughton and nearby areas such as Buckhurst Hill, Chingford, Woodford Green, Waltham Abbey, Epping and Woodford. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates; typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day depending on the role and responsibilities. You choose your clients, your hours and your service area, including live‑in placements across Essex and beyond.

What live‑in work involves

• Living in the client's home and supporting day‑to‑day routines, personal care, medication prompts and companionship.
• Working on an agreed schedule with regular, legally compliant breaks and time off.
• Forming deeper continuity of care — useful for people who prefer long‑term relationships over shift‑by‑shift visits.

Who this suits

• Carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want more control over where and how they work.
• People comfortable living in someone else's home and building routines around a client's needs.
• Carers willing to travel for placements — many live‑in roles attract carers from outside the local area.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work on a placement. You remain self‑employed, set your own hourly and day rates, and decide which offers to accept. Many carers use the platform to move away from agency routines while keeping the admin and compliance support they need.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you want to take on live‑in care in Loughton or nearby towns such as Buckhurst Hill, Chingford, Woodford Green, Waltham Abbey, Epping and Woodford, create a profile and start choosing the kind of work that fits your skills and life. Loughton offers a range of family settings and community links; if you prefer to stay local or travel in for a placement, the choice is yours. Loughton is ready for skilled, reliable carers — join PrimeCarers to take control of your care work.