Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Southwick
Set your own rates — typical roles fall in the range £145–£162.50 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 Southwick 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 and find the deeper relationships and continuity of care rewarding. You’ll work as a self-employed care assistant, deciding which clients and hours suit you while PrimeCarers supports the match and the paperwork.Right now, 93 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
These are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Southwick and the surrounding area of West Sussex. Live-in shifts vary by household: some need company and help with meals, medication prompts and mobility support; others need more intensive personal care and night-time checks. You won’t be applying for one specific role here — you’ll join a platform that introduces you to families looking for trusted, experienced carers.
This work suits confident, experienced carers who prefer autonomy over agency rotas. You’ll need 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. PrimeCarers lists the care needs and home environment clearly so you can decide whether a joiner is the right match before you accept.
Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical pay guidance for roles on the platform is £145–£162.50 per day, with further detail often shown as £19–£21.50 per hour for hourly work and £145–£162.50 per day for live-in day rates. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. That removes much of the admin without taking control of how you price and time your work.
Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, upload or request verification documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You remain in control: choose the clients you visit, the hours you accept and the service area you’ll work in. Many carers on the platform live near Southwick or travel in from nearby towns such as Shoreham by Sea, Hove, Brighton, Steyning, Worthing and Burgess Hill when they take a live-in placement.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency life and want clearer control, honest client information and straightforward admin support, PrimeCarers is built for that. Join fellow carers offering compassionate, consistent live-in support in Southwick and across West Sussex.
What carers earn around Southwick
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 30 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 25 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1137 carers in the area
£145–£162.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You work self-employed and decide what to charge. Typical roles on the platform sit around £145–£162.50 per day.
Control your time
Choose clients, hours and the service area you’ll cover so shifts fit your life, not the other way round.
Meaningful live-in work
Live-in placements let you build relationships and deliver consistent care; many carers travel in from across the country for stays in Southwick and nearby towns.
Less admin, more care
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up and add your experience, references and right-to-work documents—this takes just minutes.
- 2
Verify & get matched
Complete checks (Enhanced DBS can be arranged with our help) and we’ll introduce you to families whose needs fit your skills.
- 3
Accept placements
Choose the live-in stays you want, agree terms directly with the family and let PrimeCarers handle the contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and provide support with daily routines, personal care, medication prompts and companionship. Work is agreed in advance with breaks arranged between you and the family.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates. Typical roles on the platform sit in the range £145–£162.50 per day, with more detail often shown as £19–£21.50 per hour for hourly work and £145–£162.50 per day for live-in days.
You need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references before your profile goes live.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can begin accepting matches that suit your availability.
Some carers travel from other parts of the UK for live-in stays, while others prefer local placements around Southwick and West Sussex. You choose your service area and which offers to accept.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Southwick through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
