Live-in Carer Jobs in Penzance

Live-in care in Penzance means living alongside the person you support in their own home and helping them with daily routines, companionship and personal care around the clock with agreed breaks. These roles suit experienced carers who want real continuity of care, predictable relationships with clients, and the freedom to organise their own working life. Right now, 6 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

We work with families across Penzance and the surrounding parts of Cornwall, and carers travel from across the country for live-in placements. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose who you work with, set your own rates and control your hours and service area. Typical pay falls within £145–£168.50 per day, and many live-in roles are arranged on a day rate to reflect 24‑hour responsibility.

What live-in work looks like: you live in the client’s home, support their daily routine, help with personal care, medication prompts, meals and companionship, and provide overnight presence. Breaks are agreed in advance and recorded in the arrangement with the family. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

This kind of work suits carers who value continuity, can work independently and enjoy building long-term relationships. It’s a good fit for people leaving agency shifts who want steadier days, more meaningful handovers and direct relationships with families in Penzance and nearby towns such as Newlyn, Marazion, St Just, St Ives, Hayle and Porthleven.

Requirements to join are straightforward: 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. You’ll need to be comfortable with live-in arrangements and able to agree practical details with each family.

How quickly can you start? Creating a profile takes minutes. After verification your profile typically goes live within days, and families can contact you directly to discuss placements and terms. PrimeCarers supports you through matching, contracts and payments, leaving you free to set your rates, choose clients and organise your life around care.

If you’re an experienced carer looking for a different way of working in Penzance or elsewhere in Cornwall, joining PrimeCarers lets you keep clinical standards and professional autonomy at the same time. Apply in minutes and see the kind of live-in opportunities families are arranging in and around Penzance.