Self‑employed live‑in roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Swiss Cottage
Set your own rates, choose clients and shifts — typical roles fall 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 Swiss Cottage means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off. Many placements involve companionship, personal care, medication prompts and household tasks that help someone remain independent where they feel most comfortable. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and we work with families across Camden and nearby areas to find the right match. Right now, 114 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This type of work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency shifts typically allow. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area — many carers report earning within £148–£165 per day depending on the role and responsibilities. You’ll decide whether you take a short-term placement or a longer arrangement, and you can accept or decline offers so the work fits your life.
PrimeCarers finds families for you and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments so you don’t have to chase paperwork. Insurance is included while you work on a placement arranged through the platform, and our team supports practical details so you can focus on care. Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days.
Live-in care can be intense but deeply rewarding — it’s about continuity, building trust and supporting daily routines. Many of our carers move to Swiss Cottage placements for the close community feel and travel flexibility. Placements are organised with agreed breaks and time off; those details are negotiated and written into the contract so expectations are clear for both you and the family.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll walk you through each step of verification and answer questions specific to live-in work in Swiss Cottage and surrounding neighbourhoods including Belsize Park, St Johns Wood, St John's, Primrose Hill, Frognal and Chalk Farm.
If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rota work and want to set your own terms, creating a PrimeCarers profile is the first step. Complete the short application, upload documents and availability, and our local team will be in touch to support matching in Swiss Cottage and across Camden. Profiles often go live in days — and many carers begin receiving enquiries soon after verification.
What carers earn around Swiss Cottage
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 748 carers in the area
£19–£21.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 670 carers in the area
£17–£20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1322 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed so you set your fee; many carers work within £148–£165 per day and choose rates that reflect their skills and responsibilities.
Choose hours & breaks
Pick live‑in placements, agree breaks and time off, and control your availability across the area.
Meaningful, one‑to‑one support
Live‑in work offers continuity and close relationships — travel to Swiss Cottage and nearby communities for placements that matter.
Admin, contracts & insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work on a placement arranged through us.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply online in minutes, add experience, documents and your availability.
- 2
Get matched & choose
We show you suitable families in Swiss Cottage and nearby areas; you decide which enquiries to accept.
- 3
Confirm placement & start
PrimeCarers handles the contract, payments and insurance; you begin the placement with clear agreements and support.
Frequently asked questions
A live‑in carer lives in the client’s home and supports daily routines, personal care, meal prep, medication prompts and companionship. Shifts are agreed in advance with planned breaks and time off written into the contract.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed: you set your rates, choose clients and manage your availability. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work on placements arranged through the platform.
We ask for at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help you arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once live you can begin receiving enquiries from families in Swiss Cottage, Camden and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Yes. You choose your service area and can accept placements in nearby neighbourhoods such as Belsize Park, St Johns Wood, St John's, Primrose Hill, Frognal and Chalk Farm as well as Swiss Cottage and wider Camden.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Swiss Cottage through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
