PrimeCarers

Recruiting carers in Chessington

Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Chessington

Self-employed live-in roles from £145–£160 per day — set your rates, choose clients and control your hours.

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Live-in care in Chessington means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Placements can be nearby or involve travel from elsewhere in the country — many carers choose live-in roles because of the continuity of care and the deeper relationships they build with clients.
Right now, 120 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This opportunity suits experienced, practical carers who want more control than agency shifts allow. On PrimeCarers you work as self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, your hours and your service area. Typical rates sit around £145–£160 per day, and many carers mix hourly visits with longer live-in placements.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the administrative side — contracts, invoicing and payments — and includes insurance while you work on placement. If you prefer to keep paperwork to a minimum and focus on care, this platform takes care of the back office so you can accept the assignments that fit your life.

What live-in work involves: living in a client’s home, helping with personal care, meals, medication prompts, household tasks relevant to the role and companionship. Shifts are agreed with the client and include scheduled breaks. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and often stay for weeks or months depending on the client’s needs.

Typical rates: for straightforward comparison, typical hourly care ranges are £18.80–£20.80 per hour, and live-in day rates are commonly £145–£160 per day. As self-employed carers you choose the rate that reflects your experience and the level of support required.

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

We recruit carers across Chessington and surrounding areas, covering Kingston upon Thames and Tolworth, Malden Rushett, Berrylands, Surbiton, Epsom and Old Malden. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can review client profiles and accept the placements that suit you.

If you’re ready to move away from rota-driven agency work and take control of your live-in care career in Chessington, creating your profile is quick and straightforward. Join carers who value flexibility, respect and clear administration so they can concentrate on quality care.

What carers earn around Chessington

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 945 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.80 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 801 carers in the area

£17–£19.70 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2102 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You work as self-employed, set your rates and decide which live-in placements to accept.

Flexible hours

Choose clients, hours and service area so you can balance work with your life.

Meaningful continuity

Live-in care fosters deeper relationships and meaningful outcomes for the people you support.

Admin handled for you

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and upload your experience, references and right-to-work documents.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    We verify checks and references; profiles typically go live within days so you can start reviewing clients.

  3. 3

    Choose placements

    Pick the live-in roles that suit you — set your rate, agree hours and accept the client directly.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of the onboarding process.

As self-employed carers you set your own rates. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf so you receive payment without chasing clients.

Live-in duties include personal care, medication prompts, meals, household tasks related to care and companionship. Breaks and night rest arrangements are agreed with the client before placement.

Applying takes minutes and, once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days. Then you can review and accept placements in Chessington and nearby towns.

You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references to join.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Chessington through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.