Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Upminster

If you’re an experienced care worker looking for live‑in roles around Upminster and across Havering, PrimeCarers connects you directly with families who need overnight, round‑the‑clock support. Live‑in work means you’ll be sharing a home, supporting daily routines and providing agreed breaks while remaining self‑employed — many carers travel from across the country for these placements. Right now, 104 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Who this suits: this is for carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want more choice and clearer terms than traditional agency work. You’ll be best placed if you value continuity, enjoy building strong relationships and can manage day‑to‑day household rhythms alongside personal care. You remain your own boss: you set your rate, select clients and decide your hours.

Pay and flexibility: on PrimeCarers carers are self‑employed and set their own rates, typically around £145–£160 per day depending on experience and location. You can consider hourly care shifts or live‑in day rates such as £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day when discussing terms with a family. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you’re working — so you focus on care, not paperwork.

What live‑in work involves: live‑in care assistants live in the client’s home to support routines, medication prompts, personal care, meals and companionship. Work is organised around agreed breaks and rest periods, and placements vary in intensity — some need overnight checks, others more active daytime support. Carers travel from across the country for live‑in placements and often stay for weeks or months as required. Many of our roles are within easy reach of Upminster, including areas such as Upminster Bridge, Cranham, Hornchurch, Emerson Park, Elm Park and North Ockendon.

Requirements: to join you’ll need a minimum of one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify profiles quickly so you can be visible to families fast. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re ready to take more control of your work, keep hands‑on care at the centre of your day and build lasting relationships with clients in and around Upminster, set up a profile today. You choose the placements you accept, and PrimeCarers supports the rest — from contracts to payments and insurance while you work.