Live-in care — self-employed roles
Live-in Carer Jobs in Arnold
Set your own rates from £145–£160 per day — choose clients, hours and where you work
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Live-in care in Arnold means living in with a client and supporting their day-to-day life: helping with personal care, managing routines, mealtimes, companionship and being on hand overnight with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country to take live-in placements in Arnold and surrounding areas, and you’ll be part of a small, steady team around one household rather than doing lots of short shifts.
Right now, 100 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.This work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency work gives. If you value continuity, close relationships and the chance to shape support around a person’s life, live-in roles can be deeply rewarding. You’ll set your own approach to care within the client’s needs, and you choose the clients, hours and service area — whether you live locally in Arnold or travel in for a placement.
Pay and flexibility are in your hands. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are shown across our listings, including £145–£160 per day; many carers reference £18.50–£20.50 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates when comparing options. You decide the rate you offer and the length of placements you’ll consider.
PrimeCarers makes the admin straightforward. We match you with families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means you keep the freedoms of being self-employed without managing every back-office detail alone.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We won’t invent your experience: you’ll need to show the evidence that families rely on.
Arnold is central to a wide area of need across Nottinghamshire, and placements often look for carers willing to travel to nearby towns such as Bulwell, Carlton, Netherfield, Hucknall, West Bridgefield and Kimberley. Many carers move from agency shifts into live-in work because it reduces daily travel, builds stronger relationships and gives clearer routines.
Applying takes minutes: create your profile, upload your documents and provide references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and you keep full control over which enquiries you accept. If you’re an experienced carer in Arnold looking for steady, meaningful live-in work with flexibility and fewer rota surprises, PrimeCarers can help you make the move.
What carers earn around Arnold
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 87 carers in the area
£18.50–£20.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 81 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2505 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You work as a self-employed carer, set your own fees and negotiate directly with families.
Flexible hours
Choose the hours and length of placements that fit your life, from short stays to longer live-in arrangements.
Meaningful continuity
Live-in care builds closer relationships and consistent routines — the kind of work many carers prefer.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience, upload an Enhanced DBS (or ask us to help) and provide references.
- 2
Get verified
We check documents and references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification so families can find you.
- 3
Choose placements
Review enquiries, agree terms directly with families and start live-in placements when you’re ready.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and provide support across their daily routine, with agreed rest and break times. It’s about continuity of care and being available for personal care, medication prompts, companionship and practical help.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. Once verified your profile can go live within days.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and set your own rates with families.
Yes. Carers choose their service area and many take placements across Nottinghamshire and beyond. Families in nearby towns often need live-in carers who can travel for placements.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Arnold through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
