For self-employed carers

Live-in Carer Jobs in Totton

Choose live-in placements across Totton, set your own rates £145–£160 per day and work on your terms

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Description

Live-in care in Totton means you’ll be living with a client in their home, providing day-to-day support, companionship and personal care while agreeing regular breaks. Live-in carers travel from across the country for placements and work around the clock with agreed rest periods. Many roles are in Totton and the surrounding area of Hampshire, and you’ll be the main, trusted support for someone in their own home.

Right now, 102 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than one specific role. It’s aimed at carers who want more control than traditional agency posts: you set your own rates, choose which clients to accept, pick your hours and define the area you’ll work in. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day, with more detail available for hourly or live-in day rates via £18.80–£21 per hour and £145–£160 per day. If you’re used to agency rota-work but want independence, live-in roles in Totton can offer stability without losing flexibility.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers so you can focus on care. We find matches, handle contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you’re working with a client. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — so you could be considering Totton placements very soon.

  • Who can apply: At least 1 year of professional care experience.
  • Checks: An Enhanced DBS check is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange one.
  • Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK.
  • References: Verifiable references from recent care roles are needed.

Live-in care suits experienced, compassionate carers who want to build relationships and deliver consistent support. You’ll often work in a client’s home for extended periods, so reliability, respect for privacy and good communication are essential. Many carers who join PrimeCarers for Totton placements value the ability to choose clients and arrange time off between bookings.

We work across Totton and nearby towns including Lyndhurst, Romsey, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Lymington and Bishops Waltham. If you’re ready to explore self-employed live-in work in Hampshire, create your PrimeCarers profile now — the application takes minutes and gives you control over the kinds of clients and hours you accept. This is not a single vacancy but an ongoing stream of opportunities to find live-in work that fits your life.

What carers earn around Totton

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 58 carers in the area

£18.80–£21 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 45 carers in the area

£17–£20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2075 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

What you would take home in Totton

You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.

A week

£956

7 days a week, before tax

A month

£4,141

The same week across a calendar month, before tax

The arithmeticA weekA month

Charged for your time

£156 a day x 7

£1,092

£4,732

PrimeCarers commission

12.5%, VAT included

- £136.50

- £591.50

You receive

£136.50 a day

£955.50

£4,140.50

Live-in placements are priced by the day and carry the lowest commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.

Tax is yours to sort out

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.

Rates from what 2075 carers within 250km of Totton on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 102 live-in placements within 250km of Totton are open at the moment.

Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Totton.

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Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set the rate

You’re self-employed and set your own pay — typical ranges are £145–£160 per day.

Flexible hours

Choose clients, shifts and breaks that suit your life rather than a fixed rota.

Meaningful work

Longer live-in placements let you build genuine relationships and continuity of care.

Practical support

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, upload ID, references and DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.

  2. 2

    Choose clients

    Browse live-in opportunities in Totton and nearby towns, accept only the matches you want.

  3. 3

    Work and get paid

    PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and secure payments. Insurance cover applies while you’re working.

Frequently asked questions

A live-in carer lives in a client’s home and provides day-to-day support and personal care. You’ll agree rest breaks and work patterns with the client and PrimeCarers. It’s a hands-on role that suits carers who like continuity and building relationships.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your availability. PrimeCarers supports bookings and payments but you retain control over your work.

You 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.

PrimeCarers finds clients, issues contracts and handles invoicing and payments on your behalf. Insurance is included while you work with a client, giving practical cover for placements.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin considering Totton placements soon after joining.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Totton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.