Join as a self-employed carer
Live-in Carer Jobs in Birchfield
Set your own rates and choose live-in roles — typical ranges are £145–£160 per day
- 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 Birchfield means you’ll be living in a client’s home, supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, and you’ll choose the roles that fit your experience and preferences. Right now, 107 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. PrimeCarers finds families for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. Typical pay is flexible — use £145–£160 per day as a guide, and you can compare £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live-in days.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency life. Live-in roles need practical, calm people who can manage routines, support personal care and medication, and be a reliable presence in someone’s home. You’ll need the stamina for days and nights on duty with agreed rest breaks, and the patience to build trust with the family.
We’re looking for carers with at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You must hold an Enhanced DBS check; if you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help arrange it. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and applying takes minutes.
If you live in or around Birchfield, or travel into the area from nearby places such as Lozells, Handsworth Wood, Perry Barr, Gib Heath, Aston and New Town Row, you’ll find a variety of households needing ongoing live-in support. Work across the West Midlands as you like — pick short-term or longer placements that match your availability and boundaries.
How you’ll work with families is up to you: agree routines, care tasks and breaks up front, set clear terms in your contract, and keep control of your schedule and rates. PrimeCarers supports the admin side so you can focus on care. Create a profile, complete simple checks and start browsing suitable live-in opportunities within days.
Ready to switch to self-employed live-in care? Create your profile now — it only takes a few minutes, and once verified your profile can go live within days. If you have questions about DBS checks, paperwork or how live-in working is organised, our team can help.
What carers earn around Birchfield
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 363 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 300 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2555 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Self-employed carers set their own rates and choose which clients to work with.
Flexible hours
Pick live-in placements and agree shift patterns and breaks that suit your life.
Meaningful work
Build lasting relationships and provide consistent care in a client’s home.
Admin and insurance taken care of
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
It takes minutes to sign up and list your experience, checks and availability.
- 2
Get verified
Provide references, right to work and an Enhanced DBS. We can help arrange a DBS if needed.
- 3
Choose live-in roles
Once verified your profile can go live within days — browse and select the clients and placements you prefer.
Common questions
You join PrimeCarers as a self-employed carer. That means you set your rates, choose clients and manage your working pattern. PrimeCarers supports contracts and payments but you remain self-employed.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you need a DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments between you and the family, and provides insurance while you’re on a placement. You’ll agree fees directly and get paid through the platform.
No. Many carers travel for live-in placements. You choose your service area and can accept roles in Birchfield or further afield across the West Midlands and beyond.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can begin conversations with families and agree placement details.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Birchfield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.