Self-employed live-in care roles
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Woodstock
Set your own rates (typical live-in pay: £148–£163 per day), choose clients and work with families across Woodstock and the surrounding area.
- 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
Live-in care in Woodstock means staying with a client in their home and supporting daily routines around the clock, with agreed breaks and time off. Many carers who join PrimeCarers travel from across the country for live-in placements and find the continuity and deeper relationships hugely rewarding. Right now, 124 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose who you work for, the hours you take and the area you cover. You set your own rates and can expect typical live-in pay rates of £148–£163 per day. PrimeCarers finds you clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.
Live-in roles in Woodstock suit experienced carers who want to move away from agency rotas. The work is practical and relational: helping with personal care, medication prompts, meal support, companionship, mobility assistance and supporting routines through the day and night. Shifts vary depending on the household; duties and breaks are agreed with each family before you start. Many carers appreciate the stability of living in one place and building trust over time.
This work will suit you if you have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one) and verifiable references. We will ask to see ID and references during verification. You’ll remain self-employed, so you’re in control of taxes, NI and your working arrangements.
Woodstock is well placed in north Oxfordshire and you may also find opportunities in nearby towns such as Charlbury, Witney, Oxford, Bicester, Cowley and Chipping Norton. Carers come from varied backgrounds — former agency staff, domiciliary carers, nursing assistants — who want more choice and clearer terms. Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification.
How it works: create a profile, set the areas and types of care you’ll provide, set your rate and availability, and we’ll introduce you to families seeking live-in support. Communication and contracts run through PrimeCarers so payments, insurance while working and basic administrative matters are taken care of. If you prefer hourly live-in day rates instead of nightly arrangements, you can set those too to reflect your needs.
If you’re an experienced carer who wants control over who you work with and clearer agreements, live-in opportunities in Woodstock and across Oxfordshire could be the next step in your career. Start your profile today and see what matches appear.
What carers earn around Woodstock
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 19 carers in the area
£19.20–£23 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 16 carers in the area
£17–£19.89 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1530 carers in the area
£148–£163 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Remain self-employed and choose rates that reflect your skills and experience, including typical live-in ranges such as £148–£163 per day.
Flexible hours
Pick the clients and hours you want. Live-in placements let you plan around agreed breaks and time off.
Meaningful relationships
Work long-term with families in Woodstock and nearby communities to provide continuity of care.
Contracts, payments & insurance
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How to get started
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, upload ID and references, and set your rates and availability.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (Enhanced DBS help available) — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients
Browse introductions in Woodstock and surrounding towns, agree terms directly with families and start work.
Common questions
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You remain responsible for your tax and National Insurance arrangements.
We ask for 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. ID and references are checked during verification.
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and support daily routines. Breaks and agreed time off are planned with the family and set out in the contract before you start.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and includes insurance while you are working with a client through the platform.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Woodstock through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
