Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Leigh on Sea
Set your own rates, choose your clients — typical ranges around £145–£161 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 Leigh on Sea means staying with a client in their home and supporting daily routines, personal care and companionship around the clock with agreed breaks. These roles suit experienced carers who want continuity of support, closer relationships with the people they care for and the chance to work more flexibly than in agency rotas.
Right now, 93 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Leigh on Sea and the surrounding area. Carers on our platform set their own rates, choose their clients, hours and service area, and often travel from across the country for live-in placements. Typical pay varies by client needs and your experience — many carers advertise within £145–£161 per day and decide what works for them; some prefer hourly arrangements (£18.89–£21.50 per hour) while others quote a daily live-in rate (£145–£161 per day).
Live-in work usually includes: helping with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, household support, mobility assistance and meaningful companionship. You will be expected to create a safe, respectful home environment and follow an agreed care plan. These roles suit carers who are organised, resilient and comfortable with overnight support and planned breaks.
PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care. We find clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means less paperwork and more time doing what you do best. You remain self-employed and in charge of your diary — pick the placements and hours that fit your life.
To join we ask for 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. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and once your checks are complete profiles typically go live within days. We do not advertise one-off positions here — this page highlights ongoing self-employed opportunities in Leigh on Sea, Essex and nearby towns like Westcliff on Sea, Prettlewell, Southend on Sea, Southend, Stroud Green and Rayleigh.
If you’re ready to move away from agency shifts, consider live-in work through PrimeCarers. Create your profile, set your own rate and start viewing suitable client requests. It’s straightforward to apply and we’ll support you through verification and contract setup so you can get started confidently.
What carers earn around Leigh on Sea
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 82 carers in the area
£18.89–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 73 carers in the area
£17–£19.70 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1138 carers in the area
£145–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set the rate
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates. Many list within £145–£161 per day and decide what’s fair for their skills.
Flexible hours
Choose which live-in placements, hours and breaks suit you — work patterns that fit your life, not the other way round.
Meaningful relationships
Live-in roles offer continuity of care and the chance to build lasting connections with clients and families.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers manages client matching, contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and tell families what you offer and your preferred rates.
- 2
Verification and checks
Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange), right to work and references; profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Find and choose placements
View client requests, agree terms directly and start live-in placements with contracts and payments managed for you.
Questions carers ask
Live-in carers support a client in their home with personal care, medication prompts, meals, mobility and companionship, staying overnight with agreed breaks. Exact duties depend on the client’s needs and the agreed care plan.
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Typical listings fall within £145–£161 per day, though many use £18.89–£21.50 per hour for hourly work or £145–£161 per day for day rates. Earnings depend on your rate, hours and type of placement.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You control your rates, clients and hours while we handle client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once live you can begin viewing and accepting suitable live-in requests in Leigh on Sea and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Leigh on Sea through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
