Live-in Carer Jobs in Washington

Live-in care roles in Washington suit experienced carers who want more control over the work they do and the people they support. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you’ll live with a client in their home, support daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks, and travel from across the country for placements where needed. You set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area so you can balance life and work with more freedom than traditional agency patterns allow.

Right now, 26 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Typical work ranges from companionship and personal care to supporting complex routines and managing medication alongside the person’s usual support network. Live-in care in Washington often involves building strong relationships, helping with mealtimes, mobility, personal care and household tasks, and being on hand through the evening and night with agreed rest breaks during the day. Many carers are drawn to live-in because it gives more continuity of support and fewer daily journeys between calls.

Pay and flexibility are in your hands: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Use £145–£160 per day as a guide when creating your profile, and choose whether to offer daytime hourly care or live-in day rates. PrimeCarers handles finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance while you work.

We’re looking for carers who have at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you’re currently working for an agency and want to try a different approach, Washington has many families seeking reliable, experienced live-in carers from local areas and further afield.

Washington sits within Tyne and Wear and is well placed for placements across the borough and nearby communities like Birtley, Chester le Street, Windy Nook, Low Fell, Sheriff Hill and Houghton le Spring. Many carers travel into the area for longer placements and appreciate the supportive local networks and easier travel links.

Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your documents and references, and our team will verify you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start receiving client enquiries without long waits. If you want a straightforward way to remain self-employed while getting help with admin and payments, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started.

Ready to find live-in work in Washington that fits your life and experience? Begin your application now and take control of who you support and how you work.