Live-in Carer Jobs in Teignmouth

Live-in care in Teignmouth means staying in a client's home to support daily routines, personal care and companionship, with agreed breaks and time off. You’ll provide hands-on help during the day and presence or checks overnight as agreed with the family — many carers travel from across the country for these placements. Right now, 50 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single position. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. Live-in day rates are typically £145–£160 per day and hourly care usually sits in £18.80–£24.50 per hour; overall market guidance is £145–£160 per day.

Who this suits

• Carers with at least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed.
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

If you’re used to agency patterns but want more control, live-in placements around Teignmouth can offer continuity of care and stronger relationships with families. Tasks typically include personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, light household tasks and companionship. You’ll be invited to discuss routines and boundaries before any placement starts so you can agree breaks, days off and duties.

Many carers based elsewhere come to Teignmouth and nearby towns such as Dawlish, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Chudleigh and Exmouth to work — Teignmouth’s coastal setting means a mix of long-term placements and short-term assignments across Devon. Travel for a live-in placement is common, and you choose which offers fit your plan.

PrimeCarers supports the practical side so you can focus on care: we manage client introductions, contracts and secure invoicing, and we process payments. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you want straightforward admin, flexibility over your hours and control over your rates in Teignmouth, it’s straightforward to get started.

If you’re ready to work independently while keeping the security of a platform handling paperwork and insurance, create a profile and start seeing matches for live-in care in Teignmouth.