Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Portishead

Live-in care in Portishead gives experienced carers the chance to work closely with one family, supporting daily routines, companionship and personal care while living in the client’s home. Placements are full-time in-home care with agreed breaks, and many carers travel from across the country for live-in roles in Portishead and North Somerset. Right now, 115 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose the clients you want to work with, the hours you accept and the area you cover. You set your own rates and can expect typical pay around £145–£160 per day, with detailed ranges shown for hourly and live-in work: £18.80–£23.50 per hour and £145–£160 per day. We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than single posts, so you can pick placements that suit your life and your standards of care.

What the role involves:

• Living with a client: providing personal care, medication prompts, meal support, mobility assistance and companionship as part of a household team.
• Daily routines: supporting morning and evening routines, helping maintain independence and working with families to deliver consistent, person-centred care.
• Agreed breaks: placements include scheduled breaks so you have time off while a relief carer or family covers.

This work suits experienced carers who want more autonomy than agency life often allows — people who value continuity, deeper relationships and the ability to set their terms. Portishead offers a mix of coastal and suburban placements and carers often cover nearby areas including Portishead and North Weston, Nailsea, Clevedon, Caldicot, Filton and Patchway. PrimeCarers supports carers who want to move into live-in work whether they are already local or travelling from further afield.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you need one). PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. You remain self-employed throughout, setting your own rates and choosing the work that fits your life.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. If you’re an experienced carer in Portishead or elsewhere in North Somerset looking for live-in opportunities with control over your work, PrimeCarers can put you in touch with local families and manage the paperwork so you can focus on care.