Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Thornton Heath

Live-in care in Thornton Heath means living with a client in their home to support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and clear time off. You’ll help with personal care, medication prompts, meal support, companionship and household routines while respecting the person’s independence and home life. Thornton Heath is a friendly, residential area within easy reach of Croydon and surrounding communities.

Right now, 113 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency shifts. Many of our live-in carers travel from across the country for placements in Thornton Heath, bringing continuity of care to people who want a familiar, steady presence in their own home. You manage the pace, focus on building relationships and provide consistent support rather than short, fragmented visits.

Pay and flexibility are core to how PrimeCarers works. Carers on the platform are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical pay falls in the range £145–£160 per day, and you decide which clients, hours and service area suit you. PrimeCarers takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. You won’t be tied into shifts you didn’t choose.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you’ve worked for an agency or privately before and are ready to take more control over your work-life balance, this is for you. We support carers based in Thornton Heath, Croydon and nearby towns such as Selhurst, Norbury, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood.

Applying takes minutes: build a simple profile, upload your documents and references, and our team verifies everything. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active, you can review enquiries, choose clients and accept placements that fit your preferences. PrimeCarers handles the paperwork so you can focus on care.

If you want reliable live-in placements, more autonomy and the security of contracts and insurance while remaining self-employed, create a PrimeCarers profile today. Many carers in Thornton Heath have switched from agency work for greater control and clearer working arrangements — join them and decide how you want to work.