Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Sanquhar

Live-in care means you live in a person’s home and support their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. In and around Sanquhar you’ll help people stay independent in familiar surroundings — everything from companionship and meal support to personal care and liaising with family and health professionals. We’re advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities across Sanquhar and Dumfries and Galloway, not a single placement.

Right now, 20 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This type of work suits experienced carers who want consistency, deeper relationships and the flexibility to choose when and where they work. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and find the pace and continuity rewarding. You set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area — typical pay is £142–£160 per day and you can also review £15–£25 per hour for hourly care or £142–£160 per day for day rates on long-stay placements.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and we include insurance while you work. That means you can focus on care while we take care of administration. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so you keep control over how you work and which placements you accept. Many of our carers pick work around Sanquhar and nearby towns such as Kelloholm, Kirkconnel, Thornhill, Moffat, Lanark and Newbridge Drive.

Requirements to join are straightforward and aimed at experienced professionals:

• 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

If you’re used to agency systems but want greater autonomy, this could be a good next step. You’ll still get client matches and administrative support, without losing control of your day-to-day decisions. Live-in roles include agreed rest breaks and time off; these are arranged with each client as part of the contract.

Applying takes minutes: complete a simple profile and upload your documents. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and we’ll start matching you to families who need live-in carers across Sanquhar and Dumfries and Galloway. Join a community of self-employed carers who value respect, clarity and real choice in how they work.