Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Carer Jobs in Newtown St Boswells
Set your rates and choose clients — typical pay £142.50–£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 in Newtown St Boswells 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 these placements and stay for as long as the arrangement suits both parties. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities where you pick who you work with and when you work, not a single advertised post.
Right now, 15 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Working as a live-in carer through PrimeCarers suits experienced, compassionate people who want more control than agency life usually offers. You set your own rates and choose clients, hours and service area — typical pay falls in the range £142.50–£160 per day. Live-in days are often organised around personal care, medication prompts, meal support, companionship and household routines, with agreed time off each day. Carers come from across the UK for placements in Newtown St Boswells and nearby communities such as Melrose, Earlston, Galashiels, Selkirk, Jedburgh and Kelso.
Pay and working patterns vary. Many carers charge within the typical hourly range of £15–£25 per hour for standard visits and use the live-in day range of £142.50–£160 per day for 24-hour arrangements. Because you are self-employed you control your rates, but PrimeCarers makes it simple: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work.
To join you’ll 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. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you already work in the Scottish Borders or are willing to travel for a live-in placement, you’ll find chances to build ongoing relationships rather than short shifts.
This role is right for carers who want more autonomy than agency work: choose the people you support, agree hours that suit you and keep control of your rates and availability. PrimeCarers supports the practical side so you can focus on care — from paperwork to payments to insurance — while you deliver trusted, compassionate live-in support in Newtown St Boswells and across the Scottish Borders.
Ready to apply? It only takes a few minutes to create a profile, and we’ll guide you through verification so you can start seeing matches within days.
What carers earn around Newtown St Boswells
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
£18.50–£19 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 2 carers in the area
£17–£17 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 555 carers in the area
£142.50–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed: set the fees you want and choose the live-in placements that suit you.
Flexible hours
Agree breaks and working patterns directly with clients so you get time off when you need it.
Meaningful, ongoing work
Build relationships in Newtown St Boswells and nearby towns while delivering round‑the‑clock support.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Fill in experience, references and availability — applying takes only minutes.
- 2
Get verified & matched
We check DBS, references and right to work, then introduce you to suitable clients.
- 3
Start placements
Agree terms directly with clients, accept bookings and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
You join PrimeCarers as self‑employed. That means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your availability. PrimeCarers supports the match, paperwork and payments but you keep autonomy over how you work.
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. We’ll guide you through verification so your profile can go live within days.
Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you are working with a client booked through the platform. We also handle contracts, invoicing and payments to reduce your admin burden.
Live‑in care means you live in the client’s home and support daily life around the clock with agreed breaks. Tasks typically include personal care, medication prompts, meal support, safety checks and companionship.
Some carers already live locally to Newtown St Boswells; others travel from across the country for live‑in placements. You choose the service area you’re willing to cover when you set up your profile.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Newtown St Boswells through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.