For experienced self-employed carers

Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Wem

Self-employed live-in roles from £145–£160 per day — choose clients, hours and service areas across Wem and surrounding Shropshire

  • 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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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

If you’re an experienced carer looking to move away from rota-driven agency work, live-in care in Wem and the surrounding area could be the change you want. Live-in roles mean you stay in a client’s home to support daily routines and wellbeing around the clock, with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements that suit their lifestyle and skills, and you’ll find placements serving Wem and nearby communities across Shropshire. £145–£160 per day

Right now, 100 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

PrimeCarers is an introductory platform built for self-employed carers. You set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments — with insurance included while you work. Live-in shifts are varied: some placements need practical personal care, companionship, medication support and help with routines; others focus on dementia-aware companionship or end-of-life support. Carers travel from across the country for live-in roles and bring a wide range of skills.

This kind of work suits people who are confident, adaptable and comfortable living in someone else’s home for agreed periods. If you value continuity of care and building stronger relationships, live-in work around Wem, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Shrewsbury and other nearby towns can be hugely rewarding. You’ll agree breaks and time off with the family or client so you can rest and manage your own life.

Basic requirements to join PrimeCarers:

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Verifiable references

Typical pay is flexible and set by you; many carers use the platform to offer rates that reflect their experience and the demands of live-in work. You can view typical hourly and live-in ranges on the platform: £18.60–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for day rates. Work is ongoing self-employed opportunities across Wem, Shropshire and nearby towns such as Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Malpas and Overton on Dee.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile usually goes live within days. PrimeCarers introduces you to families, helps with contracts and billing, and keeps insurance in place while you work so you can focus on care.

If you’re ready for steadier, more meaningful shifts and to set your own terms, registering with PrimeCarers is the next step. Profiles often start matching with local live-in placements quickly — a simple way to find work that fits your life and experience.

What carers earn around Wem

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 23 carers in the area

£18.60–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 19 carers in the area

£16.89–£17.50 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2333 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

What PrimeCarers gives you

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed: decide what you charge, which clients to accept and when you work.

Flexible hours

Choose live-in placements and agreed breaks that suit your life—short or longer stays.

Meaningful work

Build continuity of care and stronger relationships with people in Wem and nearby towns.

Admin and insurance handled

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

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, add experience, DBS and references. PrimeCarers can help with an Enhanced DBS if needed.

  2. 2

    Get introduced

    We match you with families and help agree the live-in terms. You remain self-employed and choose what to accept.

  3. 3

    Start placements

    PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you work. Profiles often go live within days.

Frequently asked questions

Live-in care means staying in a client’s home to support daily routines, personal care, medication and companionship. You’ll have agreed breaks and time off. Each placement is different and terms are agreed between you and the family.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your availability while PrimeCarers introduces you to families and handles contracts and payments.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance while you are working on placements arranged through the platform.

Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin being introduced to local live-in opportunities around Wem and neighbouring towns.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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