Live-in care — self-employed
Live-in Carer Jobs in Peterborough
Set your own rates and choose live-in work — typical listings fall in the range £146–£161 per day
- Set your own rates — 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 Peterborough puts you at the heart of someone’s daily life — living in their home, supporting routines around the clock with agreed breaks, and offering the kind of continuity families value. Many carers who join PrimeCarers travel from across the country for these placements and find the role suits those who want genuine, lasting relationships with clients in Peterborough and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Right now, 117 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that work for you. Live-in jobs typically involve help with personal care, meal routines, medication prompts, companionship and household support, always delivered with respect for the person’s home and independence. Carers travel to placements from outside the area and often cover nearby locations such as Whittlesey, Crowland, Market Deeping, The Deepings, Ramsey and Oundle — but you remain in control of where you will work.
Practical support from PrimeCarers means we find clients for you and take care of contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you are working on a placement, and our platform makes it straightforward to agree rotas and breaks with families up front. You decide your rates and availability — many carers list within our typical range of £146–£161 per day for reference, though you choose the final figure.
This opportunity suits experienced, professional carers who want to move away from agency models without losing the practical admin support. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We do not advertise one specific role here: this page promotes ongoing, self-employed live-in opportunities across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload your documents and give us your availability. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there PrimeCarers will introduce you to families whose needs match your skills and preferences. You negotiate and agree the day-to-day care directly with the family while PrimeCarers handles the formalities.
If you’re an experienced carer thinking about stepping away from agency rota systems but want support with matching, contracts and payment, live-in work in Peterborough could be the next step in your career. Create a profile now to be found by families who need reliable, compassionate live-in care.
What carers earn around Peterborough
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 18 carers in the area
£19–£20.39 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 18 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1536 carers in the area
£146–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Self-employed carers set their own rates and availability — many choose within £146–£161 per day as a guide.
Control your hours
Choose your clients, agree rotas and breaks directly with families and work where suits you.
Meaningful live-in roles
Live-in work builds continuity and strong relationships — many carers travel to Peterborough and nearby towns for placements.
Practical support included
PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and documents. You need ≥1 year care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS and references.
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers introduces families who fit your skills and preferences. You choose which introductions to accept.
- 3
Agree terms and start
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments and provide insurance while you work; you and the family agree day-to-day rotas and breaks.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, which means you set your rates and choose clients, hours and service area.
Live-in care means living in the client’s home, supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Tasks can include personal care, meals, medication prompts and companionship.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will introduce suitable families in Peterborough and the surrounding area.
We find clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work so you can focus on care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Peterborough through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
