Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Pype Hayes
Set your own rates and hours — typical pay £145–£160 per day. Live-in placements across Pype Hayes and the West Midlands.
- 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
Looking for live-in care work in Pype Hayes? Live-in care means you stay with a client in their home, supporting daily routines and companionship around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country to take live-in placements in Pype Hayes and nearby communities, joining families for weeks or months at a time rather than short shifts.
Right now, 127 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This kind of role suits experienced carers who want continuity, deeper relationships and predictable responsibility. You would help with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support, household monitoring and emotional support — all tailored to a client's routines. Live-in care is about being on-hand and responsive rather than non-stop active work; paid rest breaks and agreed time away are part of every placement.
PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers: you set your own rates and choose clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits at £145–£160 per day, with £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly work and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work — so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
Many carers who move from agency work value the control and transparency of self-employment through PrimeCarers. You pick which families suit you, negotiate terms that fit your life, and travel for placements if you want to. Pype Hayes is easily reached from surrounding areas including Walmley Ash, Walmley, Tyburn, Wylde Green, Thimble End and Minworth and sits within the West Midlands community many carers prefer for its transport links and local networks.
Requirements to join are straightforward: at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
How to apply: create a short profile, upload your references and DBS (or request help), and set the areas you will cover. PrimeCarers then introduces you to families looking for long-term, dependable live-in carers. If you want more stability, closer working relationships and to set your own terms while still having contract and payment support, live-in care in Pype Hayes could be the right move.
What carers earn around Pype Hayes
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 376 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 321 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2505 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Carers are self-employed and choose their own rates and terms so you control your earnings and workload.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you — from short shifts to longer live-in placements.
Meaningful work
Build longer relationships with clients through live-in care and offer consistent, person-centred support.
Practical support
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes, add your experience, availability and preferred areas.
- 2
Verification
Upload references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one). Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Connect with families
Choose the clients and live-in placements you want; PrimeCarers manages contracts, payments and insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means living in the client's home to provide day-to-day support and companionship. Duties include personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, mobility support and household checks, with agreed paid rest breaks and time off. Patterns vary by placement and are agreed with the family.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your schedule while PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments during placements.
Yes. An Enhanced DBS check is required to join. If you need one, PrimeCarers can help arrange it as part of the verification process.
You set your rates when you create your profile. PrimeCarers processes contracts and invoicing for each placement and handles payments so you receive agreed fees for your work.
Applying takes minutes and, once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days. After that you can be matched with families seeking live-in care in Pype Hayes and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Pype Hayes through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
