Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Hexham
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical roles pay in the range £145–£160 per day
- 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
Live-in care in Hexham means living alongside the person you support, helping with daily routines, personal care, meals and companionship, and being there through the night with agreed breaks. These placements suit carers who can travel and commit to a household for an agreed period; many carers come to Hexham from across the country for rewarding live-in roles. Right now, 26 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This work is ideal if you want continuity with a client, predictable days and the chance to build real rapport. In Hexham and the surrounding Northumberland area you’ll support people with a wide range of needs: personal care, medication prompting, mobility assistance, meal preparation and household routines. Live-in hours are organised around agreed breaks so you can rest as part of a sustainable pattern of care.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rate, choose your clients, your hours and which area you’ll cover. Typical pay for roles like this falls in £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working so you can focus on caring, not paperwork.
What we ask from applicants is straightforward and fair:
- 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 from recent employers or supervisors
PrimeCarers supports carers moving into live-in roles, including advice on travel, household agreements and what to expect when you arrive at a new placement. Many of our carers travel from other parts of the UK to Hexham and nearby towns such as Corbridge, Stockfield, Prudhoe, Bellingham, Haltwhistle and Ryton to take on live-in work.
Applying takes minutes: create your profile, upload ID and references, and request any help arranging a DBS. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can browse and choose the clients that fit you. There’s no single advertised vacancy here — this is an ongoing opportunity to find live-in placements in Hexham and across Northumberland that match your experience and preferences.
If you’re ready to take control of your care work and find live-in roles that suit your life, it only takes a few minutes to apply and get started.
What carers earn around Hexham
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 4 carers in the area
£18.80–£19 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 3 carers in the area
£17–£17.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 399 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own pay
You’re self-employed: set your rates and choose work that matches your needs. Typical roles fall within £145–£160 per day.
Pick hours that suit you
Choose live-in placements, agree breaks and organise your working pattern around the household’s needs.
Make a lasting difference
Build meaningful relationships with clients through consistent, person-centred live-in support.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes: add your experience, right to work documents and references.
- 2
Verify and go live
We help with DBS checks if needed. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose placements
Browse live-in opportunities in Hexham and nearby areas, agree terms with the client and start when you’re ready.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and support their daily routines, personal care and companionship. Hours include agreed breaks. It’s suited to carers who want continuity and to build a lasting relationship with a client.
You remain self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your schedule. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Many carers travel from across the UK for live-in placements in Hexham and surrounding Northumberland towns. You choose which areas you’ll cover and which clients to accept.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can start matching with clients and agreeing terms for placements.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hexham through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
