Live-in Carer Jobs in Portland

Live‑in care means sharing a home with the person you support and helping with daily routines around the clock while taking agreed breaks. Many carers travel to Portland from across the country for live‑in placements and settle into a locality for a few weeks or months at a time. You’ll work closely with families in Portland and nearby communities such as Weymouth, Chickerell, Dorchester, Wareham, Bridport and Swanage, and across Dorset as required. Right now, 79 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This kind of work suits experienced, practical carers who want more control than agency shifts allow. As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical rates for live‑in and hourly work are competitive — many carers list within £145–£160 per day depending on the care needed and travel commitments.

Live‑in roles vary: some days are focused on companionship and household routines while other days require hands‑on personal care and medication support. You’ll agree responsibilities and breaks with the family before you start. Carers often find live‑in work rewarding if they enjoy building continuity, routine and close relationships with people they support in Portland and beyond.

What we ask to join PrimeCarers

• At least 1 year of professional care experience;
• An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you need one);
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references;
• The ability to travel and stay away for live‑in placements where agreed.

PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and insurance is included while you work on placements found through the platform. That means you can focus on care and family relationships while keeping the benefits of working for yourself. Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload documents and references, and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

We welcome carers who are used to agency environments and want a different way of working — more autonomy, clearer terms and the chance to set your own rates and availability. If you’d like regular live‑in work in Portland or across Dorset, join PrimeCarers to see what matches are available and take control of the care you provide.