Self-employed live-in care

Live-in Carer Jobs in Ham

Set your own rates from £145–£160 per day — live-in placements across Ham and Richmond upon Thames

  • 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 Ham means living in a client’s home and supporting their day-to-day routine around the clock, with agreed breaks and rest periods. You’ll help with personal care, meal routines, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks that keep someone safe and comfortable at home. Placements can be anywhere across the Richmond upon Thames borough and often include short travel from nearby areas.

Right now, 99 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities in Ham — not a single role. Live-in work suits experienced carers who want steady, focused rounds of support and who are comfortable forming a close, respectful working relationship with one family. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and stay for agreed periods while they provide continuous care.

As a PrimeCarers self-employed carer you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay falls in the range £145–£160 per day depending on the care required and the family’s needs. PrimeCarers finds clients, draws up contracts and handles invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work with a client.

Requirements to join

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

If you’re used to agency routines but want more control over who you work with and how much you charge, PrimeCarers gives you that freedom while taking care of contracts, payments and basic insurance. You remain self-employed: you choose rates, accept the clients you want and set the hours that work for you.

Many live-in roles are based in and around Ham and nearby neighbourhoods such as Petersham, Eel Pie Island, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, Teddington and St Margarets. Applying takes minutes — you can create a profile, upload references and indicate your availability quickly. Profiles typically go live within days of verification and then families can contact you directly through the platform.

Ready to find steady, meaningful live-in work in Ham and the wider Richmond upon Thames area? Sign up, tell us about your experience and we’ll help you connect with families who need reliable, professional care.

What carers earn around Ham

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 1093 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.60 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 941 carers in the area

£17–£19.89 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2136 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and set your own rates, hours and service area so you stay in control of your work.

Flexible live-in roles

Choose live-in placements that suit you; many carers travel from across the country for agreed periods of support.

Meaningful one-to-one work

Provide steady, personal care — companionship, routines and practical support — in a client’s own home.

Contracts & insurance handled

PrimeCarers arranges contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work with a client.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and request or upload an Enhanced DBS if needed.

  2. 2

    Choose clients

    Browse local live-in opportunities, set your rates and accept the placements that suit you.

  3. 3

    Start placements

    PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments; profiles usually go live within days of verification.

Frequently asked questions

A live-in carer provides continuous, in-home support to a client, assisting with personal care, daily routines, meal preparation, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks. Work includes agreed rest breaks and time off laid out in the placement agreement.

You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help you arrange this.

As a self-employed carer you decide your own rate. Consider the client’s needs, hours and location when setting your price. Typical pay for live-in roles is shown on platform listings and guidance uses ranges such as £145–£160 per day.

Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you are working with a client and handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification once references and checks are complete.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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