Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Wigtown

Live-in care in Wigtown means moving into a client's home to support daily routines, personal care and companionship while they remain at the centre of their life. You’ll provide around-the-clock presence with agreed breaks, help with mornings, evenings and night checks as needed, and be a steady, familiar face in the household. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and find the continuity and independence deeply rewarding.

Right now, 24 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

These ongoing, self-employed opportunities suit experienced carers who want more control than agency work. On PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that fit you. Typical pay sits around £142–£160 per day, with roles also paying by the hour or as a live-in day — see £15–£25 per hour and £142–£160 per day as guides. You decide what you charge, and you keep a direct working relationship with the families you select.

PrimeCarers takes care of the paperwork so you can focus on care. We introduce you to families in Wigtown and across Dumfries and Galloway, handle client contracts, invoicing and prompt payments, and provide insurance while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

This kind of role is best for carers who already have experience, patience and good observational skills. You’ll be expected to support mobility, medication prompts, practical household tasks and emotional support, and to work with families to agree routines and breaks. Placements vary: some require light personal care and companionship, others more hands-on support. You will always be self-employed and free to accept or decline any introduction.

To join you will need:

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this).
• The right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable references.

We work with families across Wigtown and nearby coastal and rural communities — often drawing carers from Newton Stewart, Monreith and beyond — so locations can vary between short commutes and longer placements. Newton Stewart, Monreith, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas and Stranraer are towns families often mention when searching for carers. If you’re considering switching from agency shifts to self-employed live-in work, PrimeCarers gives you the tools to manage your rates, choose the right clients and get paid reliably.

Ready to apply? Create your profile in minutes. Upload references and a DBS (or let us help arrange one), and once verified your profile can go live within days. You’ll then see introductions and can accept only the ones that suit your life and skills in Wigtown and Dumfries and Galloway.