Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Sheldon
Set your own rates (typical £145–£160 per day), choose clients and take live-in roles across Sheldon and nearby areas
- 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 Sheldon means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off. You may travel from elsewhere in the UK to a live-in placement and work closely to support someone’s independence, companionship and personal care. Right now, 122 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
These ongoing roles suit experienced carers who want more control over their working life than agency shifts often allow. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rate and choose the clients, hours and service area that fit your life. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day, and many carers use £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly work or £145–£160 per day for day rates when quoting for live-in placements. You’ll organise your own days within the agreed arrangement with each client.
Sheldon and nearby communities such as Wells Green, Lyndon Green, Gilbertstone, South Yardley, Kents Moat and Garretts Green see regular demand for reliable live-in carers. You’ll be providing everyday practical help — personal care, medication prompts, meal support, mobility assistance and being a reassuring presence — alongside light household tasks and companionship. Live-in work often involves routine overnight checks and high-quality 24/7 care balanced with agreed rest periods.
Requirements to join PrimeCarers are straightforward and honest. You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We also look for carers who understand boundaries, safe moving and handling principles, and how to record care respectfully. Many carers moving from agency shifts into live-in roles in Sheldon or elsewhere in the West Midlands find the continuity of care and clearer routines make for a better working relationship.
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you want a clearer working pattern, to set your own rates and to build longer-term relationships with families, creating a profile is the next step.
How to apply: Create a profile, upload your documents and references, then choose the clients and placements you want to contact. The sign-up only takes a few minutes and our team will guide you through verification so your profile can go live quickly in Sheldon or elsewhere across the West Midlands.
What carers earn around Sheldon
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 375 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 322 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2504 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers join PrimeCarers
You set the rate
Choose the hourly or live-in rate that suits you — many carers charge within £145–£160 per day.
Control your time
Pick clients, agree hours and rest periods that match your lifestyle and commitments.
Meaningful continuity
Build lasting relationships and provide consistent, person-centred live-in support.
We handle admin
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add your experience, DBS and references — we can help with checks.
- 2
Choose clients
Browse live-in opportunities, contact families you want to work with and agree the terms.
- 3
Start the placement
Agree the schedule and responsibilities, then begin care with contracts, invoicing and insurance handled for you. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means staying in the client’s home to support day-to-day needs and safety, with agreed breaks and time off. You’ll help with personal care, meals, mobility, medication prompts and companionship, tailored to each person’s plan.
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your rates, choose clients and manage your working hours while we help with finding clients, contracts, invoicing and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying only takes minutes. Once you’ve uploaded documents and references, profiles typically go live within days of verification and you can begin contacting families in Sheldon and nearby towns.
Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance cover while you are working on a placement, and we handle contracts and payments to keep administration straightforward.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Sheldon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
