Live-in Carer Jobs in St Andrews

Live-in care in St Andrews means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off. This page advertises ongoing self-employed live-in opportunities across St Andrews and Fife, not a single placement. Right now, 10 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Live-in roles suit experienced carers who want deeper one-to-one work and more control than typical agency shifts. You’ll help with personal care, meal support, routines, companionship and household tasks as agreed with the family. Many carers travel from across the UK for live-in placements; some come from nearby towns such as Leuchars, Tayport, Cupar, Crail, Woodhaven and Anstruther to be close by.

On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £140–£160 per day, with further detail often discussed per placement as needs vary. For day-only or hourly care you may see ranges like £19.20–£20 per hour and for live-in day rates you may see £140–£160 per day — but each carer sets their own terms directly with families.

This kind of role suits carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want consistency, stronger relationships and predictable live-in patterns. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency routines, live-in work lets you agree the care plan and breaks directly with the family while keeping your independence as a self-employed worker in St Andrews and Fife.

What PrimeCarers handles: we find clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. We also support DBS checks if you need one and help verify references so your profile can go live quickly.

• Minimum requirements: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• Flexibility: choose the length of placements, accept travel for live-in roles and agree breaks and time off in the care plan.
• Admin support: contracts, invoicing and secure payments are handled for you, and insurance is included while you work through PrimeCarers.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You’ll then be able to browse live-in opportunities around St Andrews, discuss terms with families and accept placements that fit your life and values.

If you’re an experienced carer ready for more control and meaningful live-in work in St Andrews and the surrounding Fife towns, join PrimeCarers to start connecting with families who need your skills.