Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Saintfield

Live-in care in Saintfield means you live with a client in their home and support their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Many experienced carers from across the UK travel to take on live-in placements and bring continuity and companionship to people who prefer to stay at home. Saintfield sits close to local centres such as Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Comber, Killyleagh, Dundonald and Downpatrick, and carers regularly cover the wider Down area to find the best matches for life-changing care.

Right now, 10 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

These are ongoing, self-employed opportunities rather than a single role. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you; typical rates for similar roles sit around £145–£162.50 per day. For live-in work the day rates vary — see £145–£162.50 per day — and hourly care ranges can be within £18.80–£20 per hour, depending on the support required and the arrangement you agree with a family.

This kind of role suits experienced, reliable carers who want deeper relationships and the structure of a live-in placement. You will be helping with personal care, medication prompts, meals, mobility support and household tasks, plus companionship and maintaining routines. The role is hands-on and requires sensitivity, discretion and the ability to manage overnight hours with agreed breaks.

PrimeCarers finds clients for self-employed carers and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That lets you focus on care and on choosing placements that fit your life. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

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

We’re realistic: live-in work demands commitment and flexibility, but it also offers consistency, stronger relationships and the autonomy to run your self-employed practice. Carers coming from agency work often tell us they value choosing their own clients and setting their own rates.

If you’re based in or near Saintfield and interested in live-in placements around County Down, create a profile on PrimeCarers today. The sign-up is quick, PrimeCarers will support verification, and you can begin reviewing live-in opportunities as soon as your profile is active.