Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Perth

Live-in care means you’ll live in a client’s home and support their daily routines around the clock, taking agreed breaks and working to a care plan that suits both of you. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and companionship to people who want to stay in their own homes. If you’re based in Perth or travel into Perthshire and Kinross for work, PrimeCarers helps experienced carers take control of how and where they work.

Right now, 6 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This is an ongoing self-employed opportunity, not one specific role. You set your own rates and choose clients, hours and service area — typical pay is £145–£160 per day — and you decide which placements suit your life. Live-in days often follow a daily routine with agreed rest periods, time off and clear handovers. Carers come from nearby towns and beyond to work in Perth and surrounding areas such as Scone, Bridge of Earn, Auchtermuchty, Auchterarder, Coupar Angus and Birnam.

Who this suits: experienced care assistants who want more independence than agency work usually offers. People who enjoy building relationships, helping with personal care, meals, medication prompts, mobility support and companionship do well in live-in roles. If you value reliability, discretion and steady, meaningful hours in a private home, this could be a good fit.

What PrimeCarers does for you: we find clients, handle written contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed — you set your own terms and work with clients you select. Many carers find that this model gives them both higher take-home pay and better work-life balance than traditional rota-based agency shifts.

• Minimum requirements to join: at least 1 year of professional care experience.
• Checks and documents: an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.

Typical pay details are flexible — you’ll see £15–£25 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days on the platform. Remember, you set your own rate and choose clients that match your experience and availability.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active, PrimeCarers will introduce you to suitable households in Perth, Perthshire and Kinross and beyond. If you’re ready to take the next step in your care career and want more control over when and where you work, create your profile today.