Self‑employed live‑in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Castleford
Set your rates (typical range: £145–£160 per day), choose clients and work across Castleford and surrounding areas
- 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 roles in Castleford offer experienced carers the chance to live with a client and support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and clear working patterns. These ongoing, self-employed opportunities suit carers who value continuity of care, deeper relationships and the flexibility to set their own terms while working across Castleford and the wider West Yorkshire area.
Right now, 52 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
As a live-in carer you will work in someone’s home, supporting personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility assistance and companionship. Placements can involve household tasks, emotional support and the careful planning of sleep and rest periods. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and many find long-term, fulfilling work that fits around their life.
Pay & flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical earnings for care shifts sit in the range £145–£160 per day, with £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for a live-in day. You choose which clients, which hours and the service area you will accept, so you control workload and income potential.
How PrimeCarers supports you: We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That means you get the independence of self-employment with practical support for the business side of care.
Who this suits: This route is for experienced carers who want to move away from agency rotas, who value more autonomy and who enjoy the responsibilities and rewards of being the main carer in someone’s home. You should be comfortable working closely with a family and able to travel for placements when needed — many placements are within and around Castleford and nearby towns such as Pontefract, Normanton, Featherstone, Knottingley, Garforth and Sherburn in Elmet.
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. Create a profile, upload your documents and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. We don’t advertise single roles here — this page is for ongoing self-employed live-in care opportunities across Castleford and West Yorkshire.
If you’re an experienced carer ready to take more control of your work and join a network that looks after contracts, payments and insurance while you care, set up your PrimeCarers profile today and start choosing the clients that suit you.
What carers earn around Castleford
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 136 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 121 carers in the area
£17–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1441 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self‑employed and choose your pay. Typical rates sit around £145–£160 per day, so you control your income.
Flexible hours
Pick live‑in placements, short stays or hourly care that fit your life and commitments.
Meaningful work
Build deeper relationships with clients and deliver consistent, personalised care.
Practical support included
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments — plus insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes: add experience, upload DBS and references, and set your availability and rates.
- 2
Verify and go live
PrimeCarers verifies documents; profiles typically go live within days so families can find you.
- 3
Choose placements
Review client requests, agree terms, and accept the live‑in roles that suit you — with contracts and payments handled for you.
Frequently asked questions
Live‑in care means you live in the client’s home and support their daily routines, personal care, medication prompts and companionship. Duties and agreed breaks are clarified before you accept a placement.
No. Carers travel from across the country for live‑in placements. You choose which areas you will accept; many placements are available in Castleford and nearby towns.
You’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. Insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on care rather than admin.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents are verified, profiles typically go live within days and families can begin contacting you about live‑in opportunities.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Castleford through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
