Live-in Carer Jobs in Sidcup

Live-in care in Sidcup means living alongside a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. You’ll work as a self-employed carer, travelling from across the country for placements or supporting people who need continuity of care close to home. Many carers appreciate the deeper relationships and predictable rhythms that live-in work in Sidcup brings.

Right now, 98 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

What the role involves: you’ll provide personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and household support tailored to the person you’re with. Live-in shifts are different to hourly visiting care — you’re resident in the home and available as agreed, with rest breaks and sleep-in arrangements part of the discussion. Typical pay is shown as £145–£160 per day; many clients and carers also reference £18.80–£20 per hour for short visits and £145–£160 per day for day-based live-in rates when discussing arrangements.

Who this suits: experienced, practical carers who want more control over their work pattern and prefer building longer-term relationships. If you’re used to agency life but want to choose clients, set your own rates and be treated as a self-employed professional, live-in roles around Sidcup can be a good fit. Carers often travel from neighbouring areas and towns such as Albany Park, Lamorbey, Foots Cray, Longlands, Old Bexley and Ruxley and from further afield when a placement suits their skills.

How PrimeCarers helps: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You choose your own clients, hours and service area while PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. That means less admin and clearer terms so you can focus on care.

Requirements to join are straightforward: 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 do check these before a profile goes live.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You remain self-employed, choose which enquiries to accept and arrange start dates directly with families. Many carers in Bexley and Sidcup find this flexibility a better fit than agency routines.

If you’re ready to work differently and explore live-in care opportunities in Sidcup, create your profile and see what’s available — it only takes a few minutes to start.