Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in York

Live-in care in York means living with a client in their own home and supporting their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Carers travel from across the country for placements and typically support personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks that help someone stay independent at home. You’ll be based in York and regularly cover nearby areas including Haxby, Tadcaster, Easingwold, Selby, Wetherby and Pocklington, and other parts of North Yorkshire. Right now, 43 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This is a self-employed opportunity that suits experienced carers ready to step away from agency rosters. You choose your own clients, hours and service area and set your own rates (many carers work within £145–£160 per day). PrimeCarers finds you clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working on a placement. Carers travel in for live-in placements and remain in the client’s home for the agreed live-in period, providing continuity of care overnight and during the day with scheduled breaks.

Who this suits: experienced, confident carers who enjoy one-to-one relationships and are comfortable with the responsibilities of being a live-in carer. You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t already have it.

Practical details: live-in roles are arranged between you and the family with clear expectations about hours, breaks and travel. You remain self-employed and set the terms that suit you. Typical hourly-care and live-in day ranges are shown on the platform for each placement: £18.80–£20.20 per hour and £145–£160 per day. Applying takes minutes and many carers have profiles live within days of verification, so you could be matched and working sooner than you think.

How to apply: create a profile, upload your references and DBS (or request help), and set your availability. PrimeCarers will verify your checks and publish your profile. You’ll receive enquiries from families and can accept only the placements you want. If you value autonomy, trustworthy admin support and being paid on time without handling invoicing, this could be a better fit than agency shifts in York or across North Yorkshire.

If you’re ready to explore live-in care roles around York and the surrounding towns, it only takes a few minutes to get started — set up your profile today and see what matches appear.