Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Stretford
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical live-in pay from £148–£161 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
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families looking for compassionate live-in support in Stretford and nearby towns such as Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Chorlton, Chorltonville, Sale, Chorlton Park and Barlow Moor. Live-in care means living with a client in their home to support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and clear hours. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and can choose the assignments that suit them best. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
Right now, 52 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Live-in roles suit experienced, confident carers who value continuity of care and deeper relationships. You'll be helping with personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility support and companionship, plus household tasks as agreed with the client. Many carers enjoy the steady rhythm of live-in work and the chance to make a real difference to someone’s daily life in Stretford.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical live-in pay sits within £148–£161 per day and you remain in control of your availability and boundaries. PrimeCarers handles the paperwork: we introduce you to families, prepare contracts, manage invoices and payments, and provide insurance while you're working on a placement.
You’ll find placements across Stretford and in the surrounding Manchester area. Many carers who join PrimeCarers come from agency backgrounds and value the flexibility to accept only the work that fits their skills and life. Live-in care can involve periods of quieter time as well as active support; agreed breaks are built into every arrangement so you know when you can rest or step away.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and choose your preferences. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there you can start reviewing live-in opportunities and messaging families directly. If you’re in Stretford or willing to travel to placements across the region, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward way to move to self-employed live-in work while keeping control of your rates and hours.
If you’re ready to find live-in care work in Stretford that fits your life and skills, set up your profile today and see what’s available.
What carers earn around Stretford
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 119 carers in the area
£18.70–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 113 carers in the area
£17–£18.20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 883 carers in the area
£148–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own pay
You’re self-employed: set the rates that reflect your experience and expertise. Typical ranges include £148–£161 per day.
Flexible hours & area
Choose live-in placements, days off and the service area that fits your life — accept only the clients you want.
Meaningful relationships
Live-in care lets you build continuity and deeper bonds with the people you support.
Contracts, pay & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work on a placement.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, add your experience and upload an Enhanced DBS or let us help you arrange one.
- 2
Verify and go live
We check references and documents — most profiles are live within days so you can start seeing opportunities.
- 3
Choose placements
Review client requests, agree terms and accept the live-in roles that suit you. PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means staying in the client’s home to support daily living, personal care, medication prompts, meals and companionship. Breaks and rest periods are agreed in advance and documented in the contract.
No. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, though you can choose roles close to home if you prefer. You decide your service area and which requests to accept.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical hourly and live-in ranges are shown to you during onboarding (£18.70–£20 per hour for hourly care and £148–£161 per day per day for live-in). PrimeCarers manages invoicing and payments so you’re paid reliably.
You’ll need 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.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin reviewing live-in opportunities in Stretford and the surrounding areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Stretford through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
