Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Carer Jobs in Swansea
Set your own rates and choose your clients — typical live-in pay falls within £148–£165 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 Swansea means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. You’ll help with personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and household tasks tailored to each person’s needs. Many carers travel from other parts of the UK for live-in placements, and PrimeCarers supports those placements so you can focus on care rather than admin.
Right now, 77 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than a single role. As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own rates, choose your own clients, hours and service area — typical rates fall within £148–£165 per day. For some shifts you may charge by the hour (typical range £19–£22.50 per hour) and for day-rate live-in stays you’ll use the live-in day range £148–£165 per day. You decide what works for you and when.
PrimeCarers finds the families, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working, so you get the freedom of private practice without the paperwork. Many carers who have left agency patterns appreciate the clearer pay, direct relationships with families and the ability to plan longer live-in stays across Swansea and nearby areas such as Gorseinon, Lliw Valey, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Ammanford.
Who this suits: experienced carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want continuity of care and the chance to build a lasting client relationship. Live-in work is best for people comfortable living in someone else’s home, delivering round-the-clock support with agreed rest breaks, and travelling when necessary for placements.
To join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start reviewing client introductions soon after you sign up.
How to apply: create your PrimeCarers profile, list your experience and preferences, upload references and DBS details (or request support), and choose the types of live-in roles you’re interested in. You keep control of every placement — accept only the clients and schedules that suit you. If you’re ready to bring your skills to Swansea’s local care community and beyond, it only takes minutes to begin.
What carers earn around Swansea
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 7 carers in the area
£19–£22.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 6 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 749 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Work as self-employed and choose rates that suit you — typical ranges are £148–£165 per day.
Flexible hours
Pick the hours, clients and service area that fit your life, including live-in placements.
Meaningful live-in work
Build long-term relationships and deliver continuity of care while living with the client.
Admin handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, add experience, upload DBS and references — it only takes minutes.
- 2
Get matched
We introduce families that fit your preferences; you choose which offers to accept.
- 3
Start placements
Contracts, payments and insurance are handled so you can focus on care.
Frequently asked questions
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your working pattern.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and provides insurance cover while you are working with a client.
Yes. Many live-in placements involve travel; carers often move between towns and across regions to take on long-stay roles.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, after we confirm your documents and references.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Swansea through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
