Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Burroughs, The
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Live-in care in Burroughs, The means moving into a client's home to support daily routines, personal care and companionship throughout the day and night with agreed breaks. This role suits experienced carers who prefer continuity of care, close relationships with the people they support and the practical predictability of living on-site. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing their skills to families across Hillingdon and surrounding communities.
Right now, 111 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and keep control of how you work. Typical pay for live-in roles varies; you will see the usual local ranges when you create a profile. PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, handles invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
This type of role usually includes a mix of personal care, supporting routines (meals, medication prompts, mobility assistance), light domestic tasks and companionship. Live-in care can be a great match if you value continuity of support, can adapt to a household environment and are comfortable with overnight responsibilities and agreed downtime. Carers often travel for placements and may work in Burroughs, The and nearby towns such as West Drayton, Harmondsworth, Yiewsley, Sipson, Longford and Harlington.
Pay & flexibility: Rates are set by you and will depend on the needs of each household. Look out for listings showing typical hourly and live-in day ranges: £18.89–£21.50 per hour and £145–£160 per day. You choose which clients to accept and can balance live-in placements with other work if you want to.
Requirements to join:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Applying takes minutes: build a profile, upload your documents and references, and complete verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can start choosing placements that fit you. PrimeCarers supports you through the process and stays available while you work with a client.
If you’re an experienced carer in Burroughs, The or nearby Hillingdon looking for consistent, rewarding live-in work where you control the terms, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a quick way to reach families seeking exactly your skills.
What carers earn around Burroughs, The
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 764 carers in the area
£18.89–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 634 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2226 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Burroughs, The
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 2226 carers within 250km of Burroughs, The on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 111 live-in placements within 250km of Burroughs, The are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Burroughs, The.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You decide what to charge and manage your own income. Typical pay is shown on profiles (for example £145–£160 per day); PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments.
Flexible hours & locations
Choose which live-in placements to accept and set the hours and service area that suit you. Many carers travel to placements across the country.
Meaningful one-to-one care
Live-in roles offer continuity, companionship and the chance to build strong relationships with clients and their families.
Contracts, pay and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Help arranging an Enhanced DBS is available.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes: fill basic details, upload experience and references, and state the areas you’ll cover.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (DBS help available) and verification. Profiles usually go live within days so families can find you.
- 3
Choose placements
Browse live-in opportunities, review household details and accept clients that suit your skills and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed people: you set your rates and choose which clients and hours to accept. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments to make that easier.
Live-in care requires you to live in the client’s home to support daily routines, personal care and companionship. You will have agreed breaks and rest periods; duties and arrangements are set with each family.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers set their own rates. Listings and profiles will show typical ranges so you can compare opportunities. PrimeCarers manages invoicing and payments while you work with a client.
Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live you can begin reviewing and accepting live-in placements in Burroughs, The, Hillingdon and nearby areas.
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 Burroughs, The through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
