Self‑employed live‑in care in Carlisle
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Carlisle
Set your own rates from £145–£160 per day — choose clients, hours and where you work
- 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
Live-in care means living with a client in their own home and supporting their daily routine around the clock, with agreed breaks. In Carlisle you’ll work with people who need companionship, personal care and help to stay independent. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and many find the deeper continuity of care rewarding. Right now, 15 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This is an ongoing opportunity for experienced, self-employed carers who want to leave agency ladders behind. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you — typical rates sit at £145–£160 per day for care roles, with details for hourly and live-in shown as £19.20–£20.90 per hour and £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
Many carers in and around Carlisle take work covering the city and nearby towns such as Smithfield, Longtown, Brampton, Gretna, Wigton and Annan. You’ll be based in the client’s home while on shift but you can arrange agreed breaks and rest periods with the family and PrimeCarers guidance. Travel to and from a placement can come from anywhere in the UK — some carers relocate temporarily; others travel weekly from their usual area.
This role suits you if you have experience and want more control: you decide who you work for, how many hours you take and the area you cover. Live-in work can be full-time contact and also offers pockets of private time for meals and rest during agreed breaks, but it requires strong boundaries, patience and a calm approach to supporting daily routines.
- What you must have: at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
- Checks and paperwork: an Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one and will verify references.
- How to apply: creating a profile takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re an experienced carer in Carlisle or elsewhere in Cumbria and ready to work on your own terms, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started. You remain self-employed, set the rates you’re comfortable with and choose the clients you accept. Apply now — it only takes minutes to begin.
What carers earn around Carlisle
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 5 carers in the area
£19.20–£20.90 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£17–£17 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 374 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Remain self‑employed and set the price you want. Typical rates are shown as £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours
Choose live‑in placements, part‑time or longer stays and agree breaks with families to suit your life.
Meaningful continuity
Live‑in work lets you build lasting relationships and offer consistent, high‑quality care to clients in Carlisle and nearby areas.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Add your experience and references; PrimeCarers will verify your details and help with an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Match and agree
We introduce you to families. You pick which clients to contact, agree duties, hours and breaks directly with them.
- 3
Work and get paid
Start your live‑in placement. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments while you remain self‑employed.
Frequently asked questions
You remain self‑employed on PrimeCarers. That means you set rates, choose clients and manage your time while PrimeCarers supports with contracts and payments.
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.
Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Actual placement timing depends on matches and client needs, but applying takes only minutes.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments for you and includes insurance while you work on a placement, giving practical admin support so you can focus on care.
Yes. Many carers travel from across the country for live‑in placements. You choose whether to travel or only accept local roles around Carlisle and Cumbria.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Carlisle through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
