Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Carer Jobs in Ormskirk
Set your own rates and choose clients — live-in placements with typical pay of £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 · Most carers are live within days
Description
Live-in care in Ormskirk gives experienced carers the chance to work closely with one family, support daily routines and provide companionship while living in the client’s home. These roles involve round-the-clock care with agreed breaks and clear expectations; carers often travel from across the country for live-in placements and bring valuable experience to households in Ormskirk and the wider Lancashire area.
Right now, 39 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
On PrimeCarers you work as a self-employed carer: you set your own rates, choose the clients you want and decide your hours and service area. Typical pay details are displayed for each opportunity — expect figures such as £145–£160 per day when comparing shifts and live-in placements. Many carers look at both the £18.80–£20 per hour for short visits and the £145–£160 per day for day-rate live-in work when deciding what suits their lifestyle.
Live-in care suits experienced, reliable people who enjoy building a close working relationship with a single client and household. Typical duties include personal care, meal preparation, medication support, mobility assistance and maintaining a safe, comfortable home environment. You will work with families to agree routines and breaks so the relationship remains sustainable for everyone involved.
Requirements to register
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles the practical side so you can focus on care: we find clients, organise contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That support is designed for people who are used to the standards and pace of professional care but want to step away from agency routines. Many carers joining us already live in Ormskirk or nearby towns such as Newburgh, Maghull, Skelmersdale, Kirkby, Rainford and Appley, and others travel in for placements where a close, steady arrangement suits both carer and family.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, add your documents and references, and our team will verify you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and you remain in control of which introductions you accept. If you're ready to choose your clients, set your own terms and take on meaningful live-in work in Ormskirk, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to get started.
What carers earn around Ormskirk
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 112 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 103 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1286 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Work as a self-employed carer and choose the rates that suit you. You control which jobs you accept and how you manage your time.
Flexible hours
Pick live-in placements, day shifts or short visits. Decide your availability and take breaks agreed with each family.
Meaningful relationships
Work one-to-one with families and provide consistent, personalised care that makes a real difference.
Practical support & cover
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working on placements.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, upload your documents and references, and tell families about your experience and availability.
- 2
Get verified & matched
We verify your checks and references, then introduce you to families who match your preferences and area.
- 3
Agree terms & start
You agree rates and duties directly with the family. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.
Frequently asked questions
A live-in carer lives with the client in their home and provides day-to-day support, from personal care to companionship and household assistance. Shifts include agreed breaks and routines tailored to the household.
Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Typical pay information appears with each opportunity so you can compare £18.80–£20 per hour for visits and £145–£160 per day for live-in arrangements.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
No. Some carers already live locally, while others travel from across the country for placements. You choose the service area and the introductions you accept.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once matched, you agree terms directly with the family and begin as arranged.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ormskirk through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
