Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Colney Hatch
Set your own rates — typical ranges £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
If you’re an experienced carer thinking about live-in work around Colney Hatch, this is an open route to flexible, long‑term placements. Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and support daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks — many carers travel from across the country for these roles and stay for several weeks or months at a time.
Right now, 116 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.In practice a live-in care assistant helps with personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and mobility support, and adapts to the household routine. Shifts are arranged with clear, agreed rest periods so you can recharge. You’ll be working in people’s homes in and around Colney Hatch, with the space to provide consistent, person‑centred support rather than short, fragmented calls.
This work suits carers who value continuity and want to build a reliable relationship with a client. If you’re used to agency life but want more control over who you support and when, PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families in Colney Hatch and nearby areas including Muswell Hill, Fortis Green, New Southgate, East Finchley, Bounds Green and Friern Barnet. You’ll find placements from across the country and opportunities in Enfield too.
Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and choose their own rates. Typical ranges are shown on our site: £145–£160 per day for care work, with £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly support and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care rather than admin.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t advertise a single post — this is an ongoing pool of self‑employed opportunities. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification; once live you can start choosing suitable placements around Colney Hatch and across Enfield.
Ready to take more control of your work and offer steady, compassionate live‑in support? Create your profile, upload references and DBS details, and start reviewing live‑in opportunities that match your skills and availability. Many carers switching from agencies find the clearer contracts and direct client relationships a refreshing change — and families in Colney Hatch are actively looking for experienced, reliable live‑in assistants.
What carers earn around Colney Hatch
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 1255 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1097 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2175 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers for live-in work
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and decide your pay — typical ranges on our site are £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours & breaks
Agree live‑in schedules that include clear, planned rest periods so you can sustain long placements.
Meaningful, continuous care
Build relationships and provide consistent support rather than fragmented shifts.
Contracts, pay & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience, qualifications and references so families can find you.
- 2
Get verified
Upload or arrange an Enhanced DBS, confirm references and the right to work in the UK. PrimeCarers can help with checks.
- 3
Choose placements
Review suitable live‑in opportunities, agree terms and begin placements with contracts and payments managed for you.
Frequently asked questions
A live‑in care assistant lives in the client’s home and supports their daily routine, personal care, meals, medication prompts and companionship. Work is arranged with agreed rest breaks and household expectations are set in advance.
Carers set their own rates as self‑employed workers. Typical ranges are shown on our listings: £145–£160 per day for care roles, with £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day examples available to help you set competitive rates.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can assist), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify these before profiles go live.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can review placements in Colney Hatch, Enfield and nearby areas and decide which clients to accept.
Yes. PrimeCarers matches you with families, manages contracts, invoices and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working on a placement.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Colney Hatch through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
