Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Castlewellan
Set your own rates — typical roles pay around £145–£160 per day for experienced self-employed carers
- 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with live-in care opportunities in Castlewellan and the surrounding area. As a live-in care assistant you’ll be staying in a client’s home to support daily routines, personal care and companionship around the clock with agreed breaks — many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements in County Down. Right now, 7 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Live-in placements suit people who value continuity of care and want to build strong relationships with the people they support. Shifts vary: some clients need full personal care while others want support with meals, medication prompts, mobility and household tasks. You remain self-employed, set your own rates and choose which clients to accept. Typical pay sits within £145–£160 per day, with detailed ranges shown for hourly care (£15–£25 per hour) and day rates for live-in roles (£145–£160 per day).
PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care: we find clients, arrange contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You choose your hours and service area, and you can accept placements in Castlewellan or nearby towns such as Ballynahinch, Downpatrick, Doromore, Kilkeel, Saintfield and Rostrevor.
To join you’ll 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. We do not post one-off adverts here — this page advertises ongoing, self-employed opportunities across Castlewellan and County Down. Profiles take minutes to start and typically go live within days of verification, so you can move on from agency patterns when you’re ready.
This role suits carers who want more control over work-life balance, clearer pay rates and direct relationships with families. You’ll need to manage travel to placements and plan agreed breaks during live-in stays. PrimeCarers supports you with contracts, secure payments and insurance, but as a self-employed professional you remain responsible for your tax and National Insurance reporting.
If you’re an experienced carer ready to set your own terms and provide high-quality live-in support in Castlewellan, apply in minutes and start seeing client matches. Many carers choose to work across Castlewellan and the wider Down area to find the right match for their skills and availability.
What carers earn around Castlewellan
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 2 carers in the area
£19.39–£19.39 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1 carer in the area
£17.50–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 86 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set the rate
You’re self-employed and set your own rates — typical pay is £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, hours and live-in placements that suit your life.
Meaningful work
Build long-term relationships by providing consistent, person-centred live-in care.
Support and protection
Contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance are handled while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience and set your service area and rates.
- 2
Verify and go live
We check references, DBS and right to work; profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose placements
Review matches, accept the clients you want and let us handle contracts, invoicing and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
A live-in care assistant supports a client in their own home, helping with personal care, medication prompts, meals, mobility and companionship. Live-in work includes agreed breaks and you’ll sleep in the home when required. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your rates, choose clients and manage your schedule. PrimeCarers finds client matches and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — but you are responsible for your taxes and National Insurance as a self-employed worker.
Minimum requirements are at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You’ll be asked to provide these during verification.
Yes — PrimeCarers can support arranging an Enhanced DBS and will guide you through the verification steps so your profile can go live quickly.
We manage invoicing and payments for placements so you receive fees directly; as a self-employed carer you choose your rate. Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification, allowing you to start accepting matches soon after.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Castlewellan through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
