Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Upminster Bridge
Set your own rates — typical pay £148–£164 per day — choose clients across Upminster Bridge and Havering
- 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with live-in placements in Upminster Bridge and across Havering. If you want to leave agency rota patterns behind and work directly with families, live-in care can offer steady, meaningful days and nights supporting a client’s routines in their own home. Right now, 106 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
Live-in work means you live with the client in their home and support daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing continuity and companionship as well as practical help with meals, personal care, medication prompts, mobility support and household tasks where needed. Upminster Bridge placements often cover nearby areas including Upminster, Hornchurch, Emerson Park, Cranham, Elm Park and Gidea Park.
Pay and flexibility are in your control. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many choose to advertise within the typical range of £148–£164 per day. You’ll see a mix of shorter live-in stays and longer-term placements. Typical care pay is shown as £18.80–£20.80 per hour for hourly work and £148–£164 per day for live-in days—use these as a guide while you set your own rate and terms.
This opportunity suits experienced carers who value continuity, strong relationships and a predictable home environment. It’s ideal if you prefer to plan your week, set boundaries around breaks and rest, and work directly with families rather than through traditional agency rotas. Many carers who join PrimeCarers appreciate the ability to choose clients, hours and service area across Havering and beyond.
To join you’ll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, with insurance included while you work. You remain self-employed: you set the rate, choose the placements you want and agree working patterns directly with families.
Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your references and DBS, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. If you want to discuss live-in placements in Upminster Bridge or nearby, our team can walk you through how matching and bookings work without pressuring you to accept anything you don’t want.
If you're ready to move away from agency shifts and build steady live-in work with families in Upminster Bridge, join PrimeCarers to control your hours, pay and who you work with.
What carers earn around Upminster Bridge
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 544 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.80 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 490 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1303 carers in the area
£148–£164 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and in control of what you charge and which placements you accept.
Flexible hours
Choose live-in placements and agree breaks that suit you—more predictable patterns than agency rotas.
Meaningful work
Build relationships with families and provide consistent support in someone’s home.
Support & protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, add your experience, upload DBS and references. The form takes minutes to complete.
- 2
Get matched
We introduce you to families whose needs fit your skills and availability; you choose who to meet.
- 3
Agree terms and start
Set your rate and schedule, accept the booking, and PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and decide your working pattern while PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Live-in care means staying in the client’s home to support daily routines around the clock. You get agreed breaks and rest periods; duties typically include personal care, meal support, medication prompts and companionship.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers set their own rates. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles invoicing and secure payments on your behalf, so you don’t need to chase fees.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can start receiving matches for Upminster Bridge and neighbouring areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Upminster Bridge through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
