Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Westhoughton

Live-in care in Westhoughton means living alongside a client in their home to support day-to-day routines and overnight needs, with agreed breaks and time off. Many carers move in from across the country for placements and work closely with families to create stable, familiar support for someone who needs companionship and practical help. Right now, 44 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This role suits experienced, thoughtful carers who prefer the continuity of living with one person or couple rather than short shifts across multiple homes. You’ll use your professional experience to help with personal care, medication prompts, meal support, mobility assistance, light domestic tasks and companionship. Live-in shifts often include sleep periods and planned breaks; pay is typically described as a daily or hourly arrangement, not a conventional contract, and hourly details are shown as £18.80–£20 per hour and live-in day ranges as £146–£160.50 per day. Many carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates within a typical range of £146–£160.50 per day.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers who want more control than agency models usually allow. You choose your clients, hours and service area — whether you want local live-in work in Westhoughton or to travel from elsewhere to take a placement. PrimeCarers introduces you to families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and set your own rates, with the freedom to accept only the placements that suit you and your lifestyle.

To join we ask for at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you need help getting an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can assist with that. Applications take minutes to submit and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be ready for approaches from families in Westhoughton, nearby areas such as Lee Bank, Atherton, Hindley, Blackrod, Tyldsley and Horwich, and around Manchester.

We’re looking for carers who value continuity, respect a client’s home, and can work flexibly around an agreed live-in routine. You’ll be self-employed, decide which offers to accept and discuss specific arrangements directly with families through PrimeCarers. Many carers find the live-in role pays more for the responsibility and continuity it brings — you’ll see typical hourly and daily ranges like £18.80–£20 per hour and £146–£160.50 per day when reviewing opportunities.

If you’re ready to leave agency shift patterns for reliable live-in work in Westhoughton, apply on PrimeCarers. The online form takes minutes, and our team will verify your references and checks so your profile can go live quickly.