Self-employed live-in care

Live-in Carer Jobs in Barnehurst

Set your own rates and choose clients — typical live-in pay is £145–£160 per day

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Looking for steady, respectful live-in care work around Barnehurst? PrimeCarers introduces experienced self-employed carers directly to families who need reliable round-the-clock support. Live-in placements mean you’ll be based in a client’s home, supporting routines, helping with personal care, medication prompts and companionship while taking agreed breaks. Right now, 99 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Live-in roles suit carers who want control over their working life. You choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the area you cover. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements that fit their lifestyle. You set your own rates and can expect roles in the typical range of £145–£160 per day depending on the needs of the household and your experience. Barnehurst families often look for experienced professionals who can provide continuity and discreet, compassionate care.

What the work looks like in and around Barnehurst and Bexley:

  • Living with the client in their home while supporting daily routines and social contact.
  • Assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, medication reminders and light household tasks.
  • Providing emotional support and companionship, often alongside families and healthcare professionals.
  • Taking agreed breaks — live-in care is about continuous support, not constant duty.

PrimeCarers is built for carers who want less agency hassle and more control. We find you clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you are working. That means you can focus on care while we take care of the paperwork. Carers often find opportunities across nearby areas including Northumberland Heath, Colyers, Bexley New Town, Bexleyheath, Lessness Heath and Erith, as well as throughout Bexley borough and beyond.

Who we’re looking for:

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience.
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it).
  • The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
  • Professional, reliable and committed to person-centred care.

Joining takes minutes. Complete a profile, upload your documents and references, and our verification team will review everything — profiles typically go live within days of verification. We support self-employed carers who want to step away from traditional agency constraints, keep control of their rates and choose who they work with, while still having practical back-office support in place.

If you’re an experienced carer ready for live-in work in Barnehurst, create your PrimeCarers profile today and start seeing suitable client introductions quickly.

What carers earn around Barnehurst

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 1081 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 952 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2098 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why join PrimeCarers

Set your rates

You’re self-employed and choose your own fees, clients and hours.

Flexible live-in work

Live-in placements with agreed breaks let you plan your time around the role.

Meaningful relationships

Provide consistent, person-centred care and build long-term connections.

Practical support

We handle contracts, invoicing, payments and provide insurance while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Sign up, add your experience, upload an Enhanced DBS and references.

  2. 2

    Get verified

    Our team checks documents and completes verification so your profile can go live.

  3. 3

    Choose clients

    We introduce you to families; you decide which live-in placements to accept.

Common questions

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. That means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your working pattern. We support you with contracts and payments so you can focus on care.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if needed), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments between you and the family. Insurance is included while you are working on a placement to give practical protection when you need it most.

Yes. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements. You choose how far you will travel and which areas you’ll consider.

Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and we can start making introductions.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Barnehurst through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.