Self-employed live-in care

Live-in Carer Jobs in Bournville

Set your own rates (typical £145–£160 per day), pick clients and live-in roles across Bournville and the wider West Midlands.

  • 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

Live-in care in Bournville means living with a client in their home and supporting their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Placements often involve continuity of support, personal companionship and practical help with everyday tasks. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and bring the flexibility and experience families value. Right now, 124 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This work suits experienced, confident carers who want to leave agency shifts behind and run their own days. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed and choose which clients, hours and service area you accept. Typical live-in pay sits within the £145–£160 per day range and hourly care commonly falls around £18.50–£20 per hour; many carers set their own rates within £145–£160 per day depending on the needs and location of the client.

PrimeCarers finds families who need live-in support in and around Bournville and across the West Midlands. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That admin is taken care of so you can focus on care. Applying only takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

What we ask for

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience.
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
  • The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
  • The ability to live with a client and follow agreed rest and break patterns.

Live-in placements in Bournville are varied. One week you might support a client with personal care and medication routines; another, offer companionship and help with mobility around the home. Carers travel for placements and may work with families from nearby areas such as Cotteridge, Lifford, Stirchley, Kings Norton, Weoley Hill and Selly Oak. You will agree rest breaks and time off with the family before you move in, and every placement is arranged through PrimeCarers so terms are clear from the start.

Ready to try something different in Bournville? Create a profile in minutes and start choosing the live-in roles that fit your skills and life. Many carers find the change from shift-based agency work gives them more control, steadier relationships and clearer pay arrangements.

What carers earn around Bournville

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 346 carers in the area

£18.50–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 293 carers in the area

£17–£18 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2546 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and decide your rate and hours, with full visibility on each client’s needs.

Control your time

Choose live-in placements that fit your life and agree rest breaks and time off with the family.

Meaningful one-to-one work

Build ongoing relationships and provide consistent, person-centred care in a client’s home.

Admin and insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, upload your experience and references and tell us the live-in roles you want.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    We check your documents and DBS; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and manage bookings

    PrimeCarers introduces families, handles contracts and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

Frequently asked questions

Live-in care means you live with a client in their home to support daily routines, personal care, medication and companionship. Breaks are agreed in advance and arranged to meet both your needs and the client’s. Placements vary in length and scope but are organised through PrimeCarers so expectations are clear.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Families pay through the platform; PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you receive payment without handling client billing directly.

You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents before profiles go live.

No. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements. You choose the service area you’re willing to work in and can accept roles in Bournville and nearby towns.

Yes. PrimeCarers provides insurance while you are working on a placement arranged through the platform, giving you cover for the duration of your live-in role.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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