Live-in Carer Jobs in Plymouth

Live‑in care means living with a client in their home and supporting their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. You’ll provide personal care, companionship and household help as part of a steady, familiar arrangement — many carers travel from across the country for live‑in placements in Plymouth and nearby towns.

Right now, 31 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This sort of role suits experienced carers who want continuity, more autonomy and closer relationships than shift work allows. If you’re used to agency patterns but would prefer to choose who you work with and arrange your own days, self‑employed live‑in care can be a better fit. You’ll work closely with one person or couple, build routines and support independence in a private home environment in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £148.50–£170 per day and many carers refer to the flexibility in £18.89–£22 per hour for hourly work or £148.50–£170 per day for live‑in days. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

To join you’ll need:

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

PrimeCarers supports self‑employed carers who want clarity and straight‑forward administration: we prepare contracts, process client payments and provide insurance for the time you work. You remain in control of the work you accept — choose clients and hours that fit the life you want. Many carers base themselves in Plymouth while travelling from Torpoint, Saltash, Ivybridge, Modbury, Callington or Tavistock and other nearby towns. Torpoint, Saltash, Ivybridge, Modbury, Callington and Tavistock

Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is simple. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there you can review opportunities and contact families directly. If you’re an experienced carer in Devon looking for a more independent way to work, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to move into live‑in roles in Plymouth with the support you need.