Self-employed live-in roles
Live-in Carer Jobs in Wolverhampton
Set your own rates and choose clients across Wolverhampton — typical £145–£160 per day.
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Looking for ongoing self-employed live-in carer opportunities in Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands? Live-in roles mean living with a client in their own home, supporting daily routines around the clock with agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements, bringing experience, compassion and reliability to households in Wolverhampton and nearby towns. Right now, 109 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
This kind of work suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency work: you’ll choose your clients, hours and service area and set your own rates. To join PrimeCarers you’ll 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. We ask for clear, recent references so families can trust who they invite into their homes.
Pay and practicalities are straightforward. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical levels are shown as £145–£160 per day. You may see roles advertised with ranges like £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates — you decide what you’re comfortable charging. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working. You can cover Wolverhampton or nearby areas including Wednesfield, Bilston, Willenhall, Sedgley, Coseley and Moxley, or travel further for the right placement.
What does live-in care look like day to day in Wolverhampton? You’ll share the person’s home, support personal care, medication prompts, meal routines, mobility assistance and companionship. Overnight presence is part of many live-in roles, but agreed rest breaks are built into each arrangement. Clear boundaries and a care plan make sure the placement works for both you and the family, and as a self-employed carer you can discuss length of stay and duties before you accept a placement.
Applying takes minutes. Create your profile, upload references and DBS (or let us help arrange one), and complete a short verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. PrimeCarers then matches you to suitable families and takes care of the admin so you can focus on care. If you’re ready to move away from agency constraints and take control of your live-in work in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, this platform is built to support you.
What carers earn around Wolverhampton
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 325 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 266 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2526 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Wolverhampton
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£949
7 days a week, before tax
A month
£4,114
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£155 a day x 7
£1,085
£4,701.67
PrimeCarers commission
12.5%, VAT included
- £135.62
- £587.69
You receive
£135.63 a day
£949.38
£4,113.98
Live-in placements are priced by the day and carry the lowest commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 2526 carers within 250km of Wolverhampton on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 109 live-in placements within 250km of Wolverhampton are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Wolverhampton.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed: decide your rate, your hours and the placements you accept.
Flexible hours & locations
Choose live-in roles in Wolverhampton or travel for placements that suit your life.
Meaningful, consistent work
Live-in care builds real relationships — support routines, wellbeing and independence.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts, invoicing, payments and insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply in minutes, add experience and references, and upload an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one).
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers links you with families looking for live-in carers in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
- 3
Confirm and start
Agree terms with a family, travel for the placement and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live with the client in their home and support daily routines, personal care and companionship. Overnight presence is usually required, with agreed rest breaks included in the arrangement.
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage how you work while we handle matching and administration.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can assist with this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Carers set their own rates and agree them directly with families. PrimeCarers manages invoicing and payments so you’re paid for the work you do.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once matched you can discuss start dates directly with the family.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Wolverhampton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
