Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Shepton Mallet
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical roles pay £148–£164 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 Shepton Mallet means living in with a client to support their daily routines, offering hands-on personal care, companionship and help with household tasks around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for these placements and stay with clients for weeks or months as needed. Right now, 110 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This work suits experienced, confident carers who want more control than agency work allows. Live-in roles often call for steadiness overnight, good observation skills, and the ability to promote independence while managing medicines, mobility and mealtimes. You’ll be part of the household and expected to treat the client’s home with respect.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Shepton Mallet and the surrounding area. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical roles fall in the range £148–£164 per day and you decide how you arrive at your own figure. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and secure payments, and insurance is included while you work.
If you’re used to agency life but want flexibility and clearer terms, this model gives you the freedom to accept only the placements you want. Placements are available in Shepton Mallet and nearby towns including Wells, Bruton, Midsomer Norton, Castle Cary, Norton Radstock and Glastonbury. Carers travel for live-in roles but often stay locally between bookings.
Who can join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if needed.
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
We do not list a single job here — these are ongoing self-employed opportunities to choose from. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. While you’re on placement, PrimeCarers takes care of contracts, invoicing and collections so you can focus on care.
If you want more autonomy, clearer pay and the chance to build long-term live-in relationships in Somerset, registering with PrimeCarers is a practical next step. Create your profile, pick the clients that fit your experience and values, and start accepting live-in care work in Shepton Mallet when you’re ready.
What carers earn around Shepton Mallet
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
£20–£24 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 15 carers in the area
£17.50–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1255 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
Decide what you charge and accept the placements that match your level of experience and availability.
Flexible hours
Choose live-in assignments and breaks that work for you — pick long stays or short-term bookings.
Meaningful relationships
Work closely with clients and build consistent, trusted care in homes across Shepton Mallet and beyond.
Support and cover
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and request help with an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients
Browse live-in opportunities, pick the households that suit you and agree terms directly as a self-employed carer.
- 3
Start placements
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work.
Frequently asked questions
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience and verifiable references. Formal qualifications help but experience and reliable references are the minimum requirement.
An Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can support you to arrange it as part of onboarding.
PrimeCarers handles client contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf so you don’t need to chase fees. Insurance cover is provided while you are on a booked placement.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can start reviewing and accepting live-in placements.
Yes. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose your clients, hours and service area, whether local to Shepton Mallet or further afield.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Shepton Mallet through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
