Live-in Carer Jobs in Swanage

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with live-in opportunities in Swanage and the surrounding Dorset area. Live-in care means you’ll live with a client in their home and support daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks; many carers travel from across the country for these placements. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Right now, 89 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

What the work looks like: you’ll help with personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, companionship and daily household tasks, tailoring support to the person’s routine. Live-in roles are about continuity and trust — you’ll often build strong relationships and see the difference steady support makes. Carers set the hours for agreed breaks and manage their day-to-day schedule with the client.

Pay and flexibility: as a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients. Typical rates for these roles sit around £145–£160 per day depending on the care needed and your experience. For clarity, typical hourly-care and live-in day ranges are shown on the platform as £19–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively. You’re in control of which jobs you accept and how far you’ll travel — many carers come to Swanage from other areas because of the variety of placements available near towns such as Wareham, Christchurch, Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Highcliffe and New Milton.

Who this suits: experienced carers who want more control than agency work offers. If you’ve got at least one year of professional care experience, clear references and the right to work in the UK, you’re a good fit. You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t already have it. Reliable, compassionate people who can balance personal care with household support thrive in live-in roles.

How PrimeCarers helps: we find clients, manage the contracts and take care of invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. Insurance is included while you work on placements arranged through the platform. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification, and you remain self-employed with full control over rates and clients.

Ready to apply? Create a profile, add your experience and references, and we’ll guide you through DBS and verification. If you’re an experienced carer looking for live-in work in Swanage or elsewhere in Dorset, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to take the next step.