Self-employed live-in carers wanted
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Newington
Set your own rates and choose long-term live-in work — typical ranges £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 Newington means living in with a client and supporting their daily routine around the clock, with agreed breaks and time away. You’ll help with personal care, meal preparation, companionship, medication prompts and practical household tasks — all delivered with respect for the person’s independence and wishes. Right now, 106 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who prefer deeper continuity of care and the practical stability of a live-in placement. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in roles in Newington and the wider Lambeth area, and placements often last weeks or months rather than single shifts. You remain self-employed, choose your clients, hours and service area, and you set your own rates — typical ranges are shown on profiles as £145–£160 per day.
Pay and flexibility: as a PrimeCarers self-employed carer you decide how much you charge, whether you prefer long-term live-in work or shorter residential stays. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are available on the platform: £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care and the relationship you build with the person you support.
Requirements to join are straightforward: at least 1 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 post single roles on this page — we advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities across Newington and nearby neighbourhoods such as Elephant and Castle, Bankside, Blackfriars, Temple, Kennington and Walworth.
When you apply it only takes minutes to create a profile. Upload your details, experience and references; PrimeCarers verifies everything and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can be contacted by families looking for live-in carers, review client details and choose the placements that suit you.
If you’re an experienced carer thinking about moving away from agency shifts to more stable, meaningful live-in work in Newington, PrimeCarers supports you through the admin and connects you with families. You keep control of your rates and hours, the platform manages contracts and payments, and many carers find the deeper relationships and routine of live-in care professionally and personally rewarding.
What carers earn around Newington
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 1303 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1103 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2148 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Newington
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
£956
7 days a week, before tax
A month
£4,141
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£156 a day x 7
£1,092
£4,732
PrimeCarers commission
12.5%, VAT included
- £136.50
- £591.50
You receive
£136.50 a day
£955.50
£4,140.50
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 2148 carers within 250km of Newington on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 106 live-in placements within 250km of Newington are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Newington.
Register as a carerWhy join PrimeCarers for live-in work
You set your rates
You’re self-employed, you choose what to charge and when to accept work. Typical rates are shown as £145–£160 per day.
Flexible live-in & hourly options
Pick long-term live-in placements or shorter stays. Choose clients, hours and your service area.
Meaningful continuity
Live-in care builds deeper relationships and consistent routines — ideal for carers wanting stability and impact.
Contracts & insurance handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add experience, upload references and request an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this).
- 2
Choose matches
We connect you with families. You review client details and decide which placements to accept.
- 3
Start placements
Agree dates and breaks with the family. PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments and insurance while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means staying in the client’s home, supporting daily routines, personal care, meals and companionship. You have agreed breaks and time away. Placements vary in length and are arranged directly with the family through PrimeCarers.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Typical ranges are shown on the platform such as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days. Actual pay depends on the client’s needs and what you agree.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references, the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can help with arranging a DBS if needed.
Applying takes minutes. After verification profiles typically go live within days, and many carers are contacted soon after by families seeking live-in support in Newington and nearby areas.
No. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements in Newington and Lambeth. You choose the locations and durations that suit you.
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 Newington through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.