Live-in Carer Jobs in Newtownards

Live-in care 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, staying close to the person they support and becoming part of their household life. Newtownards is a common base for placements that also cover nearby towns and coastal villages, with work that suits experienced, adaptable carers. Right now, 9 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

These opportunities are ongoing and self-employed: you choose the clients you want to work with, set your own rates and decide the hours and service area that suit you. PrimeCarers makes the introduction and manages the practical side — we handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. Many carers who are ready to step away from agency shift rotas find live-in roles give more continuity and a clearer work–life balance, even when travel to Newtownards or surrounding areas is involved.

This kind of care suits experienced, reliable people who are comfortable living in someone else’s home and supporting day-to-day routines — personal care, meal support, medication prompts, companionship and household help as agreed. You’ll work with families to agree duties and the pattern of breaks during the placement. Carers travel for live-in roles, and placements around Newtownards can attract applicants from across the UK.

Pay & flexibility
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates within typical local ranges such as £145–£161 per day. PrimeCarers lists both hourly and live-in ranges when available, so you can decide what suits you and discuss expectations with each family before agreeing to a placement.

What we need from you

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one if you don’t have a recent check).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes: create your profile, add your experience and references, and complete the verification steps. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will introduce suitable families and support contract and payment arrangements.

If you’re based in or willing to travel to Newtownards and the surrounding area (including Comber, Dundonald, Holywood, Donaghadee, Carryduff and Greenisland), and you want to work directly with families while staying self-employed, this is a practical route to steady live-in work. Start a profile today — it only takes a few minutes and PrimeCarers will help with the checks and paperwork so you can focus on care.