Live-in care, your terms

Live-in Carer Jobs in Norwich

Self‑employed live‑in roles — set your own rates (typical range: £145–£160 per day), choose clients and keep the control.

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Description

Are you an experienced carer looking for live-in roles around Norwich and throughout Norfolk? Live-in care means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off built into each placement. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and companionship to people who want to stay at home.
Right now, 88 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families, so you choose who you work with, the hours you take and the area you serve. You set your own rates and keep control of your work-life balance — typical ranges are £145–£160 per day. For comparison the usual hourly-care range is £18.80–£22.50 per hour and typical live-in day rates are shown as £145–£160 per day.

This kind of role suits experienced carers who want meaningful, one-to-one work: helping with personal care, medication prompts, meal routines, mobility support and companionship. Live-in placements require sensitivity, reliability and the ability to manage household routines while being available overnight. Agreed breaks are part of every live-in plan, and you’ll have clear terms about time off between visits.

PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to switch to self-employed live-in work. We find clients for you and handle the contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on placements arranged through the platform. That means you can focus on care, not admin.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you already have these, applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification.

Many of our live-in roles are in and around Norwich, including nearby places such as Thorpe St Andrew, Rackheath, Wroxham, Wymondham, Loddon and Acle. Whether you’re local to Norfolk or happy to travel for a longer placement, you’ll meet families who want continuity of care from a skilled, consistent carer.

If you're ready to take control of your care work, create a profile and start choosing clients who suit you. The process is built for experienced carers who want independence, clarity and support from a platform that handles the practical side. Apply now and be ready to discuss the kind of live-in work that fits your life and professional values.

What carers earn around Norwich

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 36 carers in the area

£18.80–£22.50 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 24 carers in the area

£17–£24 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2100 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

What you would take home in Norwich

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

£949

7 days a week, before tax

A month

£4,114

The same week across a calendar month, before tax

The arithmeticA weekA month

Charged for your time

£155 a day x 7

£1,085

£4,701.67

PrimeCarers commission

12.5%, VAT included

- £135.62

- £587.69

You receive

£135.63 a day

£949.38

£4,113.98

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 2100 carers within 250km of Norwich on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 88 live-in placements within 250km of Norwich are open at the moment.

Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Norwich.

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Why work with PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and choose what to charge. Typical ranges are £145–£160 per day so you control your earnings.

Flexible hours & choices

Pick clients, hours and your service area. Live‑in care includes agreed breaks and clear time‑off arrangements.

Meaningful, one‑to‑one work

Build relationships and deliver consistent care in clients’ homes across Norwich and the wider area.

We handle admin & cover

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes and add your experience, qualifications and availability.

  2. 2

    Verification

    Provide an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange), references and right to work; profiles usually go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose placements

    PrimeCarers matches you with families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re on placement.

Frequently asked questions

Live-in care means you live with a client in their home and support their daily routines, personal care and companionship. You’ll be available around the clock but shifts include agreed breaks and planned time off.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments between you and the client, so you receive payments without managing the admin.

You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), verifiable references and the right to work in the UK.

Yes. Every live-in placement includes agreed breaks and rest periods written into the plan so you know when you are on duty and when you have time off.

Many carers travel to Norwich and surrounding Norfolk towns for live-in placements. You can choose the service area you’re willing to cover when you create your profile.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Norwich through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.