Self-employed Live-in Care Work
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Burgess Hill
Set your own rates and hours — live-in roles commonly fall in the £145–£160 per day range
- 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 work in Burgess Hill means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. You’ll provide companionship, help with personal care, meal routines, mobility and medication prompts while giving families the peace of mind that comes from consistent, familiar support. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, so you’ll often find roles that suit people willing to stay locally or travel in for longer assignments. Right now, 102 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This type of work suits experienced, reliable carers who prefer a close working relationship with one household rather than shift-led rotas. You must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange this when you apply. We support live-in carers placing themselves with families in Burgess Hill and the surrounding area in West Sussex, including towns such as Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Lewes, Hove, Brighton and Southwick.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and decide which clients and hours you accept. Typical pay levels vary by assignment; see £145–£160 per day for the common range for this role. You can also review typical care rates and live-in day rates on the platform, including £19–£20.70 per hour and £145–£160 per day for context. PrimeCarers takes care of the practical side: we find clients, handle contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you are working.
Live-in placements are different to shift-based work. You’ll be part of daily life, offering steady support and building familiarity with one person’s routines and preferences. Agreed rest breaks and time off are part of every live-in arrangement; terms are set between you and the family before you start. Because carers choose their own clients, many find the continuity and deeper relationships of live-in work more rewarding than agency shift patterns.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload or request an Enhanced DBS, add your references and your experience. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can browse live-in opportunities in Burgess Hill and nearby towns. If you want flexibility, a supportive way to manage your own work and to live in while you care, PrimeCarers offers ongoing self-employed opportunities that put you in control.
Ready to explore live-in care work in Burgess Hill? Complete your profile to start connecting with families and find placements that suit your availability and rate expectations.
What carers earn around Burgess Hill
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 74 carers in the area
£19–£20.70 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 58 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2025 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Burgess Hill
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 2025 carers within 250km of Burgess Hill on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 102 live-in placements within 250km of Burgess Hill are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Burgess Hill.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set the rate
Self-employed carers set their own rates and choose assignments — typical live-in pay sits around £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours & breaks
Choose clients, hours and service area. Live-in roles include agreed rest breaks and time off to suit you.
Meaningful continuity
Work closely with one household in Burgess Hill or nearby Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Lewes, Hove, Brighton and Southwick to build lasting relationships and better outcomes.
Admin handled for you
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes: add your experience, references and DBS. PrimeCarers can help you obtain an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Get verified
We check references and right to work. Profiles typically go live within days of verification so you can start browsing matches.
- 3
Choose live-in work
Browse families around Burgess Hill and West Sussex, set your rate and accept placements that suit your availability.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and provide day-to-day support, companionship and personal care. Work includes routines, medication prompts and helping with mobility, with agreed rest breaks and time off built into the arrangement.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your hours while PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Yes. Many carers travel from other towns or regions for live-in work. PrimeCarers lists roles across Burgess Hill, nearby areas and wider West Sussex to suit different preferences.
Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live, you can browse opportunities and contact families to discuss fit and terms.
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 Burgess Hill through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.