Self-employed live-in care
Live-in Carer Jobs in Walkden
Set your own rates — typical pay around £145–£160 per day. Choose clients, hours and where you work.
- Set your own rates, with 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
Live-in care in Walkden means living with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. You’ll help with personal care, meals, medication prompts, companionship and practical household tasks that keep someone safe and comfortable in their own home. Carers travel from across the country for live-in placements and many find the continuity and deeper relationships very rewarding. Right now, 51 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
These roles suit experienced, reliable carers who prefer autonomy over agency rotas. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay sits around £145–£160 per day, with detailed ranges available in listings like £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. Many carers leave agency work because they want steadier relationships with clients and more control over their working life in and around Walkden or nearby towns such as Worsley, Kearsley, Farnworth, Swinton, Tyldsley and Pendlebury.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on placements arranged through the platform. That means less paperwork for you and more time doing care that matters. Profiles take minutes to complete and typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable opportunities quickly.
Who we’re looking for
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
- Reliable, compassionate and able to commit to live-in placements as agreed with a client.
Walkden is part of a busy local area with demand for consistent, skilled live-in carers. You’ll often work with older adults, people with long-term conditions or those needing short-term support after hospital stays. Placements may require travel to nearby parts of Manchester and the surrounding towns; many carers travel into Walkden from further afield for the right match.
Applying is straightforward. Create a profile, upload your DBS and references (or ask us to help), and set your services and rates. PrimeCarers then verifies your details and starts matching you with families who are looking for live-in support. There’s no single advertised job here — this page promotes ongoing self-employed opportunities across Walkden and nearby communities.
If you’re ready to take more control of your work, earn competitive rates and build lasting client relationships in Walkden and the Manchester area, sign up — it really does take only minutes to begin.
What carers earn around Walkden
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 269 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 234 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1404 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self-employed and set your own rates — many carers charge within the £145–£160 per day band.
Control your time
Choose clients, hours and the service area that suits you. Live-in placements offer predictable rotas and agreed breaks.
Meaningful continuity
Build longer-term relationships with clients in Walkden, Manchester and neighbouring communities.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work on placements.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up and list your experience, services and rates. Applying takes minutes.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), references and right-to-work documents; profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Find and accept work
PrimeCarers matches you with families; you choose which placements to accept and manage your own schedule.
Frequently asked questions
No. This page advertises ongoing self-employed live-in care opportunities across Walkden and the surrounding area, not a single opening.
Live-in means you stay in the client’s home and support daily routines. Shifts are planned with agreed breaks. The exact duties and hours are discussed and agreed with each family before you accept.
You need 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.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. Insurance is included for the time you work on placements arranged through the platform.
Yes. You choose your service area and can accept placements in Walkden, Manchester or nearby towns if you wish. Many carers travel to the area for the right live-in match.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Walkden through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
