Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Broughton in Furness
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical pay guides: £145–£160 per day
- 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
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Broughton in Furness and across Cumbria who need live-in support. Live-in care means living with a client in their home, supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks, and providing companionship, personal care and household support as agreed between you and the family. Right now, 19 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
If you're used to agency work but want more control, this role could suit you. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and choose their own clients, hours and service area. Many carers travelling from across the country accept placements in Broughton in Furness and nearby towns such as Millom, Ulverston, Dalton in Furness, Barrow in Furness, Clackwell and Bowness on Windermere; travel for long-term live-in placements is common. Typical pay reflects experience and the level of support needed — see £145–£160 per day, £15–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day as helpful guides rather than promises.
What the role involves: live-in care assistants support personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support and day-to-day company while respecting the person's home and routines. Shifts are agreed with the family and built around rest and agreed breaks. Because you live with the client you’ll be part of their daily life, so good communication, patience and professional boundaries are essential.
Who this suits: experienced care workers with at least one year of professional care experience who value continuity and relationship-based care. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rota work to something more predictable and autonomous in Broughton in Furness, PrimeCarers can help you make that change while keeping the admin light.
Requirements to join PrimeCarers include 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. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work on placements. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — you remain self-employed and in control of your commitments.
How to apply: create your profile, list your experience and availability, upload checks and references, then browse or wait for introductions to live-in opportunities in Broughton in Furness and across Cumbria. If you want a more flexible, autonomous approach to live-in care with the practical support of a platform, PrimeCarers is set up to make that transition straightforward.
What carers earn around Broughton in Furness
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 1 carer in the area
£30–£30 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 2 carers in the area
£20–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 569 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and set your fees. Typical ranges like £145–£160 per day help you price roles fairly.
Flexible hours & locations
Choose live-in placements and working patterns that suit you, including travel to Broughton in Furness and beyond.
Meaningful, relationship-led care
Live-in roles focus on continuity and companionship, ideal if you prefer deeper, person-centred support.
Contracts, invoicing and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, upload your checks and references, and list your experience and availability.
- 2
Choose clients and agree terms
Review client introductions, agree the duties, hours and breaks, and set your rate as a self-employed carer.
- 3
Start placements with support
PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments and insurance while you provide live-in care in Broughton in Furness or nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means living in the client’s home and supporting their daily routines, personal care and wellbeing. Hours and agreed breaks are set with the family before a placement starts.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose your fees. Use the typical ranges such as £15–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day to guide you, then set a rate that reflects your experience and the client’s needs.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references before your profile goes live.
PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working on placements, so you can focus on care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Broughton in Furness through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
