Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Islington
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical live-in roles £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 · Most carers are live within days
Description
Live-in care means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing experience, patience and practical skill to help someone stay safe and independent at home. Right now, 105 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
In Islington you could be helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication prompting, companionship, mobility support and household tasks tailored to each person’s routine. Live-in care is steady, relationship-led work: you’ll provide daytime support, evening routines and agreed overnight checks while taking regular, scheduled breaks. This role is suited to experienced carers comfortable working closely with one person in their own Islington home, and who value continuity of care across Greater London.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency life, PrimeCarers puts you in control. Carers on the platform are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your own clients, hours and service area. Typical live-in roles are advertised within the range £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
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
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and tell us about your experience. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start hearing about live-in opportunities in Islington quickly. PrimeCarers also supports the admin side so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
Many carers travel into Islington from other parts of the UK for live-in placements — if you’re open to travelling, you can access a wider range of roles and sometimes longer placements. Placements cover Islington and nearby areas such as Angel, Pentonville, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, Barnsbury and Hoxton. If you want a role that fits your life and experience, set your terms and start applying today.
What carers earn around Islington
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 1315 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1118 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2156 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates, with typical ranges like £145–£160 per day.
Flexible hours
Choose the hours and live-in placements that fit your life — from short stays to longer placements.
Meaningful relationships
Provide continuity of care and build strong relationships with clients in their own homes.
We handle admin & insurance
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, add your experience and upload documents — it takes minutes.
- 2
Get verified and choose clients
We verify DBS and references; you review client details and accept only the placements you want.
- 3
Start placements
PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments while you provide live-in care.
Frequently asked questions
You are self-employed and free to set your own rates when you create your profile. Typical ranges for live-in work are shown in listings as £145–£160 per day. You decide what to charge and which clients to accept.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Meeting these lets us verify your profile so it can go live.
PrimeCarers finds clients, issues contracts and manages invoicing and payments so you don’t have to. Insurance is included while you work on a PrimeCarers placement.
Yes. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in roles. Placements include agreed breaks and rest periods; details are set out in each client agreement so you know what to expect before you accept.
Applying takes minutes. After you submit documents and references, profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can start reviewing live-in opportunities around Islington and beyond.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Islington through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.