Live-in Carer Jobs in Wigan

Looking for live-in care work in Wigan that gives you control and respect for your experience? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Wigan and nearby towns so you can live with a client and support daily routines, overnight and around the clock with agreed breaks. Right now, 47 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.

Live-in placements suit experienced carers who want a deeper, more personal way of working — helping with morning and evening routines, medication prompts, meal support, companionship and maintaining a safe home environment. You will be living in the client’s home and working agreed hours with breaks built into the plan. Carers travel to live-in roles from across the country, including placements in and around Wigan and Greater Manchester.

Pay and flexibility are at the heart of this model. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates, so you can choose work that fits your lifestyle and income goals. Typical pay on the platform sits around £145–£160 per day; live-in day rates and hourly care rates vary by client need and location. You choose clients, hours and your service area — many carers pick placements in Wigan or nearby towns such as Ince in Makerfield, Hindley, Blackrod, Ashton in Makerfield, Westhoughton and Appley.

PrimeCarers handles the practical stuff so you can focus on care. We find clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That support is designed to make the move from agency or care home shifts to a self-employed live-in role straightforward.

Who this suits: if you have at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references and the right to work in the UK, you could apply. An Enhanced DBS is required; if you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help arrange it. Live-in roles ask for reliability, empathy and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear boundaries and agreed care plans.

Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload references and checks, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You’ll review client details and only accept placements that match your preferences — there’s no pressure to take anything you don’t want. If you’re an experienced carer wanting a more autonomous, rewarding way of working in Wigan or wider Manchester, PrimeCarers could be the next step.