Self‑employed live‑in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Bexleyheath
Set your own rates (typically £145–£160 per day), choose clients and take on live‑in placements across Bexleyheath and beyond.
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Live‑in care in Bexleyheath means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for placements like these — you’ll work closely with one person or a couple and provide companionship, medication prompts, personal care and household support as needed. Carers set their own hours and terms, and rates commonly sit within £145–£160 per day. Right now, 103 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This kind of work suits experienced, confident carers who want continuity of care and the chance to build a real relationship with a client. If you’re used to agency shifts and would value fewer handovers, more autonomy and predictable routines, live‑in roles around Bexleyheath can be rewarding and steady. You might cover personal care, meal preparation, mobility assistance, specialist prompts and social engagement — all within the client’s home.
PrimeCarers is an introductory platform for self‑employed carers. That means you choose your clients, hours and service area, and you set your own rates. We find clients for you and handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working on a placement. Typical pay varies; use £18.80–£20 per hour for short visits and £145–£160 per day for full live‑in days when setting your profile. You stay in control of how you work and which bookings you accept.
To join you’ll 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. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You remain self‑employed throughout; PrimeCarers supports the admin so you can focus on care.
Live‑in placements are available across Bexleyheath and the surrounding area, including Bexley New Town, Crook Log, Blendon, Bexley Village, Barnehurst and Old Bexley. Some placements require travel to stay with a family for a number of weeks or months; others are local and occasional. Please note this page advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities rather than one specific role — you decide which clients to connect with.
If you’re ready to move away from agency rota‑driven life and take greater control of your work, creating a profile is quick. Complete the short sign‑up, upload your documents and references, and start reviewing client enquiries as soon as your checks are approved. Many carers who choose live‑in work in Bexleyheath find it gives more meaningful, consistent care and better work–life rhythm than shift‑based roles.
What carers earn around Bexleyheath
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 1131 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 973 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2118 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Bexleyheath
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£956
7 days a week, before tax
A month
£4,141
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£156 a day x 7
£1,092
£4,732
PrimeCarers commission
12.5%, VAT included
- £136.50
- £591.50
You receive
£136.50 a day
£955.50
£4,140.50
Live-in placements are priced by the day and carry the lowest commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 2118 carers within 250km of Bexleyheath on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 103 live-in placements within 250km of Bexleyheath are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Bexleyheath.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self‑employed and set your own pay. Many carers list rates in the £145–£160 per day band to reflect experience and responsibilities.
Flexible live‑in work
Live‑in placements offer continuity and clear agreements on hours and breaks. Choose the durations and locations that suit you.
Meaningful relationships
Work directly with the same person over time, provide consistent support and build genuine rapport in a full‑time caring role.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re working on a placement.
How it works
- 1
1. Create your profile
Sign up, add experience, set your service area and preferred rates — it only takes minutes.
- 2
2. Verify documents
Upload your DBS and references. We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if required; verification usually completes in days.
- 3
3. Choose clients
Review enquiries, accept the placements you want and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your rates, choose which clients to work with and manage your own tax and National Insurance arrangements.
Live‑in care means staying in the client’s home and supporting daily routines, personal care, medication reminders and companionship. Breaks and duties are agreed in advance with the client and recorded in the placement contract.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can assist), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references to join the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days after verification. Once live you can begin reviewing and accepting client enquiries in Bexleyheath and nearby areas.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Bexleyheath through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
