Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Carer Jobs in Hednesford
Set your own rates and hours — typical pay from £145–£160 per day
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Live-in care in Hednesford means living alongside a client in their own home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and companionship to people who prefer to stay at home. Right now, 112 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Hednesford and the surrounding area, including Cannock, Burntwood, Rugeley, Penkridge, Brownhills and Pelsall. You decide which clients to work with, which hours suit you and how far you'll travel. Typical pay for these roles sits at £145–£160 per day depending on the level of support and the agreement you set with a family. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
This type of work suits experienced carers who want a fuller relationship with the people they support. Live-in roles often involve personal care, medication support, meal preparation, companionship and helping with daily routines. Days include active support and agreed rest breaks; many carers sleep in for part of the night while remaining on call. Carers come from across the UK to take live-in roles in Hednesford and other parts of Staffordshire, and you can choose placements that fit your life and preferences.
To join PrimeCarers you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t require you to change how you work — you remain self-employed, set your own rates and manage your tax and NI obligations. If you use any specialist training or qualifications, list them on your profile so families can see your strengths.
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload ID and references, and complete a short verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which families can invite you to interviews or offer placements. PrimeCarers supports the contractual side and handles payments so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
If you’re ready for more control over the work you do in Hednesford — whether you’re local or willing to travel — creating a profile is the next step. Live-in care offers continuity, deeper relationships and the chance to set terms that work for you. Start your profile today and see what live-in roles are available across Hednesford and nearby towns.
What carers earn around Hednesford
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 284 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 234 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2552 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Hednesford
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£949
7 days a week, before tax
A month
£4,114
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£155 a day x 7
£1,085
£4,701.67
PrimeCarers commission
12.5%, VAT included
- £135.62
- £587.69
You receive
£135.63 a day
£949.38
£4,113.98
Live-in placements are priced by the day and carry the lowest commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 2552 carers within 250km of Hednesford on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 112 live-in placements within 250km of Hednesford are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Hednesford.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose your price, with typical roles in the range £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours
Pick live-in placements that suit your life: choose clients, shifts and service area.
Build meaningful relationships
Live-in care offers continuity and deeper connections with people you support.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add experience, ID and references, and request help with an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients
Families contact you directly. You review needs, agree terms and set your working pattern.
- 3
Start placements
PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments; you provide care and take agreed breaks while living with the client.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage how you work. PrimeCarers supports with contracts, invoicing and payments, but you’re responsible for your own tax and NI.
Live-in care means living in the client’s home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Tasks can include personal care, medication support, meal prep and companionship. Many carers travel to Hednesford and surrounding areas for placements.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which PrimeCarers can help arrange), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers set their own rates and PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments between families and carers. Insurance is included while you work on placements arranged through the platform.
Applying only takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active, families in Hednesford and nearby towns can invite you to discuss placements.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hednesford through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
