PrimeCarers — for self‑employed carers
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Uckfield
Set your own rates and choose clients — typical pay for these roles is £145–£160 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
Work as a live‑in carer in Uckfield and across East Sussex, supporting someone in their own home by providing round‑the‑clock care with agreed breaks. Live‑in placements mean you’ll live with a client, help with daily routines and be there for personal care, medication prompts, companionship and household routines — many carers travel from across the country to take live‑in roles in Uckfield and nearby areas.
Right now, 118 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
PrimeCarers is an introductory platform for self‑employed carers. You set your own rates, pick the clients you want to work with and decide your hours and service area. Typical pay for similar roles can be seen as £145–£160 per day; many carers also compare hourly and live‑in day ranges such as £19–£20.70 per hour and £145–£160 per day when deciding what to charge. If you’re considering moving away from agency schedules, live‑in work in Uckfield offers stability of placement with the freedom to manage your own time and terms.
This kind of role suits experienced carers who enjoy building relationships and delivering consistent, personalised support. You’ll be involved in all aspects of day‑to‑day living: personal care, meal support, mobility assistance, medication prompts and companionship. Placements are often in private homes across Uckfield and surrounding towns such as Heathfield, Crowborough, Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Hailsham; some roles involve travel and short‑term relocation for the duration of the placement.
To join PrimeCarers you need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. PrimeCarers helps carers find suitable families, handles client introductions, draws up contracts and takes care of invoicing and payments — with insurance included while you work. You remain self‑employed and responsible for your own tax and National Insurance.
Applying takes minutes and you can have a profile ready quickly. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and once live you can review family requests and accept the placements that fit you. We’re straightforward about what each placement involves so you can make an informed choice before committing to live‑in care in Uckfield or elsewhere in East Sussex.
If you’re an experienced carer ready for more control over your work and a chance to make a real difference in someone’s home, create a profile today and start seeing local family introductions within days.
What carers earn around Uckfield
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 73 carers in the area
£19–£20.70 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 55 carers in the area
£17–£18.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1950 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed: set your fees, choose your hours and decide the service area that suits you. Many carers reference £145–£160 per day when setting rates.
Flexible live‑in work
Live‑in placements involve living with a client and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Carers travel nationally for live‑in roles.
Meaningful, consistent care
Build lasting relationships and provide personalised support that agency shift patterns don’t always allow.
Platform support & protection
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, upload your documents and references. We can assist with an Enhanced DBS if required.
- 2
Get matched with families
We introduce you to families seeking live‑in care in Uckfield and surrounding towns. You choose which enquiries to accept.
- 3
Work and get paid
Agree your self‑employed rate, sign contracts through PrimeCarers, and receive payments; insurance is included while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Being self‑employed means you set your own rates, choose the clients and hours you accept, and manage your own tax and National Insurance. PrimeCarers introduces family matches and handles contracts, invoicing and payments to make the administrative side simpler.
Live‑in care means living in the client’s home and supporting daily routines, personal care, medication prompts and companionship. Care is provided around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from outside the area for live‑in placements.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers draws up contracts, manages invoicing and payments between families and carers, and provides insurance while you are working on a placement. You remain self‑employed and set your own fee.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, after we check documents and references.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Uckfield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
