Live-in Carer Jobs in Surbiton

Live-in care in Surbiton means living alongside a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks, companionship and hands-on personal care where needed. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and experience to families across Surbiton and the wider Richmond upon Thames area, and often cover nearby towns including Berrylands, Tolworth, Norbiton, Hampton Wick, New Malden and Chessington.

Right now, 96 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This is for experienced, professional carers who want control. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Live-in roles vary in intensity and length; some placements run for a few weeks and others continue for months. You decide how you work and who you work with.

Pay and flexibility: live-in roles typically fall within £145–£160 per day per day for care shifts and hourly-care sits within £18.80–£21 per hour when required. Overall, carers on the platform commonly set rates within £145–£160 per day depending on experience and the level of support needed. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance for the time you are working with a client.

Who this suits: carers with at least one year of professional experience who are comfortable delivering personal care, medication support, meal preparation, light household tasks and companionship while living in a client's home. Good communication, respect for boundaries and the ability to build trust quickly are essential—especially when working in a household in Surbiton or elsewhere in the borough.

Requirements to join PrimeCarers:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
• The right to work in the UK
• Verifiable references

How joining works: apply online—creating a profile takes minutes. PrimeCarers verifies your documents and references; profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start contacting families, agree terms directly, and travel to placements across Surbiton, Richmond upon Thames and beyond.

PrimeCarers is advertising ongoing self-employed opportunities across the area, not one single post. If you’re ready to move away from agency constraints and take practical control of your work, set up your profile and see live-in opportunities that match your experience and availability.