Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Budleigh Salterton
Set your own rates and hours — typical pay £145–£160.50 per day. Live-in placements across Budleigh Salterton and nearby towns.
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Live-in care in Budleigh Salterton means you’ll be living with someone in their home, supporting daily routines, personal care and companionship around the clock with agreed breaks. Live-in placements often involve travel from across the country and can suit carers who want continuity of care and a stronger relationship with the person they support. Right now, 79 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This kind of role suits experienced carers who prefer to work independently and shape their own working week. On PrimeCarers you’re self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits in a range to reflect different needs and experience — £145–£160.50 per day — with more detailed ranges for hourly care and live-in days shown on profiles: £18.89–£25 per hour and £145–£160.50 per day. You decide what’s right for you in Budleigh Salterton, whether you want short-term covering or longer-term placements.
PrimeCarers takes care of the paperwork so you can focus on care. We find clients, draw up contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. Apply in minutes and, once verified, your profile typically goes live within days. Many carers working through PrimeCarers cover Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Dawlish, Topsham, Ottery St Mary and Teignmouth in Devon, so travel options and placements vary.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if required), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t require you to accept any role you don’t want — you choose which clients and which days. Live-in work means being available overnight and through the day, with agreed breaks and time off; that arrangement is agreed with each client before you start.
If you’re considering leaving agency shifts for more control over your work pattern, live-in roles in Budleigh Salterton can offer stability and deeper relationships with people you support. Carers travel from other parts of the UK for placements here, and many find the quieter pace of life in Budleigh Salterton and nearby towns makes live-in care particularly rewarding.
Ready to get started? Create your PrimeCarers profile now — the application takes minutes, and we'll guide you through verification so you can be matched with suitable live-in opportunities quickly.
What carers earn around Budleigh Salterton
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 29 carers in the area
£18.89–£25 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 25 carers in the area
£17–£24 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1350 carers in the area
£145–£160.50 per day
What you would take home in Budleigh Salterton
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£956
7 days a week, before tax
A month
£4,141
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£156 a day x 7
£1,092
£4,732
PrimeCarers commission
12.5%, VAT included
- £136.50
- £591.50
You receive
£136.50 a day
£955.50
£4,140.50
Live-in placements are priced by the day and carry the lowest commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 1350 carers within 250km of Budleigh Salterton on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 79 live-in placements within 250km of Budleigh Salterton are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Budleigh Salterton.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
Choose the pay that reflects your skills and experience — many carers advertise within £145–£160.50 per day.
Flexible hours
Pick the live-in placements, shifts and breaks that suit your life — full control over your diary.
Meaningful continuity
Live-in roles let you build longer relationships and offer consistent, person-centred support.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
1. Apply in minutes
Create your profile online and tell us about your experience, DBS and references — it only takes a few minutes.
- 2
2. Verification & profile live
We verify your paperwork (we can help with an Enhanced DBS) and publish your profile — typically within days.
- 3
3. Choose placements
We introduce you to families; you accept the clients, agree care plans and start when you’re ready.
Questions carers often ask
Yes. An Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it during the verification process.
Yes. Insurance is included while you are working on placements found through PrimeCarers. We also handle contracts and invoicing so the administrative side is straightforward.
Absolutely. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates, hours and service area. You only accept the clients and days that suit you.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references in addition to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Placements depend on client matches and your availability, but many carers are matched quickly in Budleigh Salterton and surrounding Devon towns.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Budleigh Salterton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.