Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Birnam
Set your own rates (typical range: £140–£160 per day), choose clients and work with back-office support from PrimeCarers
- 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 in Birnam means you live with an older person in their home and support daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country to take live-in placements, bringing stability to families and companionship to clients. Right now, 11 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
If you know Birnam and the surrounding area — including Blairgowrie and Rattray, Scone, Pitlochry, Coupar Angus, Aberfeldy and Perth — this is a chance to work locally or cover a wider patch across Perthshire and Kinross. Live-in roles are best suited to experienced carers who want continuity of care, close relationships and the predictability of a single placement rather than daily travel between shifts.
On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, decide your hours and define your service area. Typical rates for roles like these range from £140–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds families looking for live-in support, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Many carers switching from agency work value that combination of autonomy and practical back-office support.
Live-in care involves personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and supporting routines such as sleep and mobility. It also includes household tasks that keep the home safe and comfortable. You will agree breaks and time off with the family before you start, and most placements involve travel to the client's home — some carers come from other parts of the UK for a match in Birnam.
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
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, add your documents and references, and our team will verify you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you value predictable commitments, close relationships with clients and the freedom to set your own terms, live-in care in Birnam could be the right move.
To apply, complete the short sign-up and tell us about your experience. We’ll contact you about matches that suit your preferences and availability — from shorter local visits to longer live-in placements. If you’re ready to take more control of your work and deliver consistent care in Birnam and beyond, join PrimeCarers and start creating your profile today.
What carers earn around Birnam
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
competitive rates per hour
Overnight care
competitive rates per hour
Live-in care
Based on 146 carers in the area
£140–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
You’re self-employed and choose what to charge; typical ranges are £140–£160 per day for care roles.
Flexible hours & territory
Pick live-in placements or local visits and decide your working pattern across Birnam and nearby towns.
Meaningful, consistent care
Live-in work builds relationships — support one household and deliver continuity rather than fragmented shifts.
Admin & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re working.
How it works
- 1
1. Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add experience, references and your DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS).
- 2
2. Get verified
Our team checks documents and references so your profile can go live — this usually takes days.
- 3
3. Choose placements
We introduce families; you decide which matches, negotiate terms and agree on breaks and travel arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live with the client in their home and support daily life: personal care, medication prompts, meals, mobility help and companionship. Breaks and time off are agreed with the family before you start.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Families see your rate when they consider you. PrimeCarers handles contracts and invoicing and pays you for the work you do. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are shown to carers via £15–£25 per hour and £140–£160 per day.
We find families, manage contracts, process payments and include insurance while you work. We can also help with arranging an Enhanced DBS check and with verification of references.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, families in Birnam and the surrounding area can contact you about suitable live-in placements.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Birnam through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
