Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Baildon
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical live-in roles pay £145–£160 per day
- Set your own rates — 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 roles in Baildon are about living alongside someone in their home and supporting their daily routines around the clock. You’ll help with personal care, medication reminders, mealtimes, companionship and keeping the household running while the client remains safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings in Baildon and across West Yorkshire.
Right now, 42 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
What the role involves
Live-in work means you sleep at the client’s home and provide agreed cover, with scheduled breaks. Shifts vary by household — some placements are shorter stays, others are longer-term — and carers travel from across the country to take live-in work. You will be expected to manage routines, liaise with family and healthcare professionals when needed, and keep clear records of care.
Who this suits
If you have at least a year of professional care experience and prefer autonomy over shift lists, live-in roles are ideal. Many carers moving away from agency rotas find the steady rhythms of live-in work more rewarding, and carers based in Baildon or nearby towns often combine local day work with occasional live-in placements. You’ll need patience, good communication and the ability to work independently.
Pay & flexibility
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area to accept. Typical rates for this kind of work are £145–£160 per day. For clarity, you’ll also see £18.80–£19.80 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates when you browse opportunities.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
PrimeCarers support
We find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re on placement. That means you can focus on care while we handle the paperwork. Many carers from further afield travel to Baildon and the surrounding area — including Shipley, Bingley, Guiseley, Yeadon, Bradford and Otley — for live-in placements.
How to apply
Creating a profile takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification. Add your experience, upload references and we’ll help with DBS checks if needed. Once verified you can start browsing opportunities and choosing placements that suit you.
If you’re an experienced carer ready to take control of your work and try live-in care in Baildon, join PrimeCarers and see what’s available.
What carers earn around Baildon
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 128 carers in the area
£18.80–£19.80 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 113 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1254 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
As a self-employed carer you name your price and choose the assignments that suit you, with transparent rates like £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours
Pick live-in placements or day shifts, control your schedule and take agreed breaks during placements.
Meaningful work
Build stronger relationships with clients through consistent, person-centred live-in care.
Admin and protection
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re on placement.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Add experience, upload references and list the areas you’re willing to work.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (we can help with DBS) and your profile typically goes live within days.
- 3
Choose placements
Browse opportunities, agree terms with families and start accepting live-in work that fits you.
Common questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers supports with contracts and payments but you retain control over which clients and hours you accept.
Live-in care means you stay in the client’s home and provide agreed cover, including personal care, meal support, companionship and household tasks. Breaks are agreed in advance and managed within the placement terms.
You 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 and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments between you and the family, ensuring timely payment and providing insurance while you work on placements.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start browsing live-in opportunities around Baildon quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Baildon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.