Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Catford

Live-in care in Catford means living in with a client in their home and supporting their daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. You’ll help with personal care, medication prompts, mealtimes, companionship and keeping a safe, familiar environment. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and work with families close to home in Catford and the surrounding borough of Lewisham. Right now, 113 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This work suits experienced, confident carers who want more control than traditional agency roles. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Live-in days typically fall within £145–£160 per day, while day and hourly care usually sit inside £18.80–£20 per hour. Many carers use the flexibility to balance travel, family life and occasional block bookings in and around Catford and nearby areas such as Hither Green, Ladywell, Crofton Park, Honor Oak, Lower Sydenham and Brockley.

PrimeCarers finds you clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, so you can focus on care rather than admin. You remain self-employed: you decide which bookings to accept and can negotiate terms directly with families. Typical live-in arrangements involve agreed rest breaks and clear expectations set beforehand — you won’t be asked to take on unsafe or undefined hours.

Who we’re looking for

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers is ideal if you’re thinking of leaving agency work for more autonomy, clearer pay and closer relationships with the people you support. You choose where you’ll travel for live-in placements and how you manage breaks and days off between bookings. We’ll support you with contracts and prompt payments so you can concentrate on delivering great care in Catford and across Lewisham.

Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. Create a profile, add your experience and references, then start reviewing suitable live-in opportunities. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities in Catford rather than a single role — if you want control over your work and clearer pay arrangements, PrimeCarers could be the next step in your care career.