Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Southborough

PrimeCarers connects self-employed live-in carers with families in Southborough and the surrounding area. Live-in care means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks; many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements. You stay self-employed, set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you.

Right now, 108 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

What this work looks like: you will be the familiar face who supports day-to-day life — personal care, mealtimes, medication prompts, companionship, mobility support and household routines. Live-in roles often involve sleep/rest arrangements with agreed breaks and time away. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than one-off shifts, and they can suit experienced carers who want steadier relationships with clients and more control than agency work allows.

Who this suits: experienced carers with at least a year of professional care experience who value flexibility and continuity. If you are used to working across different homes, comfortable living temporarily in someone else’s house and prefer to set your own working pattern, live-in care in Southborough and nearby towns like Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, Wadhurst and Crowborough could be a good fit. PrimeCarers covers insurance while you work and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, so you can focus on care.

Pay & flexibility: Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical pay varies by client and needs — expect ranges around £145–£160 per day. Some placements use hourly rates, others use day rates for live-in shifts; you’ll see £18.80–£22 per hour and £145–£160 per day reflected in client briefs so you can decide what suits you.

Requirements to join include at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We check references and ID, and most profiles go live within days of verification. Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload basic documents and we’ll guide you through the checks.

How to apply: sign up on PrimeCarers, complete your profile and list the areas you’re willing to work in (many carers travel to Southborough from across Kent and beyond). Once verified, you can review client briefs, message families directly and agree terms as a self-employed carer. If you’re thinking of moving away from agency life and want more control over your work, this is a straightforward way to make the switch.