For self-employed carers
Live-in Carer Jobs in Shadwell
Set your own rates and choose live-in roles in Shadwell — typical pay: £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 Shadwell means living in with a client in their home and supporting day-to-day life around the clock with agreed breaks. Many placements are close to the local streets you know, and carers travel from across the country for live-in roles; you'll work with people who value continuity and companionship as much as practical support. Right now, 104 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Work typically involves helping with morning and evening routines, medication prompts, mobility support, meal prep, companionship and keeping the home safe and comfortable. Live-in care suits experienced carers who prefer continuity, strong relationships and predictable routines rather than shift-by-shift work. You will be expected to deliver professional care while respecting a client's home and privacy.
PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area and can travel to Shadwell or nearby areas such as Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Aldgate, Stepney, Tower Hill and Ratcliff. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day for comparable roles, and live-in day rates are shown on profiles so families can see what you charge. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
This route is a good fit if you have at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents and references so families can book with confidence and so you can focus on care.
Applying takes minutes and most carers' profiles go live within days of verification. You're not applying for one fixed placement here; this page advertises ongoing self-employed live-in opportunities across Shadwell and Tower Hamlets, and families reach out when your profile matches their needs.
If you're considering leaving agency shifts or want more control over your work-life balance, joining through PrimeCarers lets you keep professional autonomy while we handle the paperwork. Create a clear profile, indicate your availability for live-in work and decide which clients you'd accept before saying yes to any booking.
How to proceed: sign up, upload ID and references, and tell us the kind of live-in placements you’ll accept. We’ll verify your details, list your profile and introduce you to families looking for the continuity and experience you offer in Shadwell. Profiles typically appear within days and you remain fully self-employed throughout.
What carers earn around Shadwell
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 1307 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1112 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2150 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What PrimeCarers gives you
You set the rates
Self-employed carers set their own fees and display them on their profile — families see £145–£160 per day and can choose the right match.
Control your time
Choose live-in placements, your hours and your service area so you can plan breaks and travel on your terms.
Meaningful relationships
Live-in care offers continuity — build deeper connections with clients and support daily life in one household.
Admin handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up and tell us about your experience, availability and the live-in placements you accept. Applying takes minutes.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload ID, references and a DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose bookings
Families contact you directly through PrimeCarers. You decide which requests to accept while we handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and keep control of your working pattern while PrimeCarers handles bookings and admin.
Live-in care means staying in the client's home, supporting daily routines, mobility, meals, medication prompts and companionship with agreed breaks. Carers often provide continuity that benefits both client and carer.
To join you need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once your profile is visible families in Shadwell and nearby areas can contact you directly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Shadwell through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
