Self-employed live-in carers wanted
Live-in Carer Jobs in Northern Moor
Set your own rates — typical roles pay £145–£160 per day. Choose clients, hours and live-in placements across Northern Moor and beyond.
- 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with ongoing live-in placements across Northern Moor. Live-in care means you’ll live with a client in their home and support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and rest periods. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and bring continuity to people who need care at home.
Right now, 67 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rotas and want more control over the work you do, these roles in Northern Moor are designed for professionals who value consistency and a closer working relationship with clients. You’ll find placements near Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Merseybank, Barlow Moor and Newall Green — and across Manchester — that suit long-term, person-centred support.
As a PrimeCarers carer you are self-employed and set your own rates. Typical assignments sit in the range £145–£160 per day, with common hourly and live-in bands shown on the platform as £18.50–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day. You choose which clients you work with, the hours you accept and your service area. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
This kind of work suits experienced, reliable carers who want to build ongoing relationships and take responsibility for the quality of care they provide. Live-in roles involve supporting personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and household routines, plus reporting and liaising with families and healthcare professionals as agreed.
What we need from you
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Verifiable references from recent care work.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your documents and tell us the kind of live-in work you want. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Northern Moor; it is not a single job offer. If you want continuity, respect for your professional approach and the freedom to set your rates, PrimeCarers is set up to help you make that step.
Ready to see live-in roles near Northern Moor? Create your profile and start choosing the clients and placements that fit you.
What carers earn around Northern Moor
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 248 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 217 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1637 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Northern Moor
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 1637 carers within 250km of Northern Moor on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 67 live-in placements within 250km of Northern Moor are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Northern Moor.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Carers are self-employed and choose their own pay. Typical pay bands are visible on our platform as £18.50–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day.
Control your time
Pick the clients, hours and service area that suit your life. Live-in placements offer consistency and agreed breaks.
Work that matters
Build longer-term relationships with clients in Northern Moor and nearby communities for more meaningful care.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add experience, references and DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose placements
Browse live-in opportunities, review client details and accept the placements that match your preferences and availability.
- 3
Work and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments and insurance while you focus on delivering care and building relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you stay in the client’s home and support daily routines, personal care, medication prompts and companionship. You’ll have agreed breaks and rest periods as part of the arrangement.
Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals and set their own rates. The platform supports self-employed carers by finding clients and handling contracts and payments.
PrimeCarers manages invoicing and payments between clients and carers, and includes insurance for carers while they are on placement, so you don’t need to arrange that yourself for each job.
You must have at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent care work.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once active you can begin reviewing live-in placements in Northern Moor and nearby areas.
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 Northern Moor through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.