For experienced carers
Live-in Carer Jobs in Bolton
Choose your clients, set your own rates — typical live-in pay £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 means living with someone in their own home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer, choose the clients you want and plan your own hours and service area in Bolton and beyond. You can travel from elsewhere in the UK for placements if that suits you, or choose local live-in work close to family and friends in the area. Right now, 45 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Live-in shifts vary. You’ll help with personal care, medication routines, meals, mobility, companionship and maintaining a safe environment. Many experienced carers move into live-in roles because they offer continuity of support and the chance to build a trusting relationship with one or two people, rather than short rota shifts. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and often stay for several weeks or months at a time.
This is a good fit if you have at least one year of professional care experience, reliable references and the right to work in the UK. You’ll also need an Enhanced DBS check; PrimeCarers can help arrange this. You must be comfortable living with someone and supporting their daily life. We don’t advertise a single shift here — we list ongoing self-employed opportunities across Bolton, Manchester and nearby towns such as Farnworth, Kearsley, Walkden, Lee Bank, Radcliffe and Tottington.
Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical pay for this kind of work is £145–£160 per day; for reference, hourly care tends to be in the range £18.50–£20 per hour and typical live-in day rates are £145–£160 per day. How much you earn depends on the hours agreed, duties, travel and the rate you set. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working through the platform.
If you’re thinking of leaving agency life, PrimeCarers gives more control over who you work with and how you work. You pick clients that fit your skills and lifestyle, agree breaks and routines directly with the client, and manage your diary. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. When you’re ready, create a profile, upload references and DBS details (or ask us for help arranging one), and start seeing suitable matches in Bolton and nearby towns.
To apply, sign up on PrimeCarers, complete the short profile and submit your documents. Our team will verify your details and you’ll be able to browse and accept live-in opportunities that suit you. If you want a straightforward, more independent way to provide great care in Bolton and the Manchester area, PrimeCarers could be the change you’re looking for.
What carers earn around Bolton
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 276 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 240 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1352 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and set your own rates — many carers on our platform charge within £145–£160 per day.
Control your time
Choose clients, agree hours and breaks that fit your life across Bolton, Farnworth and the surrounding area.
Meaningful work
Live-in roles let you build trusted relationships and provide consistent, person-centred care.
Admin made simple
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience, references and DBS (we can help arrange one).
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers introduces suitable families. You review details and choose the placements you want.
- 3
Work and be supported
Agree live-in routines and breaks directly with the family. We handle contracts, invoicing and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and support their daily needs around the clock, with agreed breaks. Duties often include personal care, medication support, meals, mobility assistance and companionship.
No. You can choose your service area and may travel for placements. Many carers pick roles in Bolton and nearby towns, or travel from further afield if the placement suits them.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Consider duties, travel and agreed hours when deciding. PrimeCarers shows typical ranges to help you price fairly.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is live you can review matches and accept placements that fit your availability.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Bolton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
