Live-in Carer Jobs in Wakefield

Live-in care means living in a client's home and supporting their daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. In Wakefield you'll work closely with an individual or couple to help with personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks that enable someone to remain at home. Right now, 54 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who value continuity of care and the deeper relationships that come from being present day and night. Many carers join PrimeCarers because they want more control than agency work offers: you are self-employed, set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements in Wakefield and the surrounding towns such as Ossett, Normanton, Dewsbury, Morley, Batley and Featherstone.

Pay and flexibility are central. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you decide your rate within the market range and can negotiate terms directly with families. Typical rates for this role are £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working on a placement so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you need), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We do not list specific shifts or single roles on this page — instead we advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities for carers interested in live-in work across Wakefield and wider West Yorkshire.

If you’re used to agency patterns but are ready for steadier relationships and clearer control over your work, live-in placements could be a good next step. You’ll agree working hours and breaks with each family before you accept a placement, and many carers manage travel to Wakefield from other regions for the right match.

Applying takes only minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and PrimeCarers verifies everything. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and families contact carers directly to discuss specific arrangements. If you want reliable, self-directed live-in work in Wakefield, set up your PrimeCarers profile and start choosing the clients that fit your skills and lifestyle.