Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Somerton

Live-in care in Somerton means living with a client in their home and supporting their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and stay for weeks or months at a time, depending on what the family needs. Right now, 104 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This kind of work suits experienced, reliable carers who want continuity of care and closer relationships with the people they support. You’ll help with personal care, medication prompts, mealtimes, mobility support, companionship and household tasks that keep someone safe and comfortable at home. Live-in care in Somerton and surrounding parts of Somerset often involves flexible days and sleep-in or awake-night arrangements as agreed with the client.

As a PrimeCarers self-employed carer you set your own rates, and many carers find flexibility and earnings that suit them. Typical pay falls in the range £145–£160 per day. For reference the platform commonly lists hourly daytime rates of £18.80–£20 per hour and live-in day ranges of £145–£160 per day. You choose your clients, hours and service area, and you can accept only the placements that fit what you want.

PrimeCarers finds families for you and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. That means you can focus on care rather than paperwork, and you remain fully self-employed. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help you arrange one if needed), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. We also ask that you are comfortable with live-in responsibilities and able to travel; many carers in Somerton and nearby towns choose placements that suit seasonal or long-term plans.

If you work around Langport, Street, Glastonbury, South Petherton, Yeovil or Castle Cary, you’ll find families looking for reliable live-in support in and around Somerton. Langport, Street, Glastonbury, South Petherton, Yeovil and Castle Cary

We’re advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single post. If you’re used to agency life and want more control over who you work for and when, PrimeCarers makes the switch straightforward: create a profile, verify your documents and start reviewing matches. It’s honest, direct and built for experienced carers who want better balance and clearer terms.