Work directly with families
Live-in Care Assistant Jobs in Wythenshawe
Self-employed live-in roles — set your own rates from £145–£160 per day and choose the clients and hours that suit you
- 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
Looking for live-in care work in Wythenshawe where you can be hands-on and in control of your working life? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families needing round-the-clock support in Wythenshawe and the wider Manchester area. Live-in roles mean you live with the client in their home, assisting with daily routines, personal care and companionship while working agreed breaks. Many carers travel from across the country for live-in placements around Wythenshawe because of the strong demand locally.
Right now, 66 live-in placements are currently open across the wider region.Live-in care suits skilled, compassionate carers who want deeper continuity of care than shift-based work. You’ll support morning and evening routines, medication prompts, meals, mobility and meaningful companionship. Days can include household help, monitoring health and liaising with families and professionals as needed. You arrange agreed rest breaks and time off with the family; you remain self-employed and set your rates to reflect the responsibility and live-in commitment.
Pay and flexibility are in your hands. Typical pay for roles you’ll see through PrimeCarers sits around £145–£160 per day, with more detail shown on each opportunity including £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates. You choose which clients, hours and service area you’ll accept, and whether to take short- or long-term placements.
PrimeCarers helps with the practical side: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That administrative support means you can focus on care, not paperwork. Many carers based near Baguley, Northenden, Northern Moor, Benchill, Sharston and Newall Green find Wythenshawe placements convenient and rewarding; we also attract carers from further afield where clients need experienced live-in support. For local reference see Baguley, Northenden, Northern Moor, Benchill, Sharston and Newall Green.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. If you already have these ready, applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. We vet all applicants to make sure families get consistent, reliable care and carers are matched to suitable clients.
If you’re an experienced carer in or around Wythenshawe and want more control over your work and pay, PrimeCarers makes the switch from agency-style work straightforward. Create a profile, choose the clients that fit you, and take on live-in roles that suit your life and skills. Many carers who move to live-in placements around Wythenshawe find the deeper relationships and steady rhythms of live-in care much more rewarding than shift work.
What carers earn around Wythenshawe
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 235 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 210 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1597 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose what to charge. Pick the clients and pay that reflect your experience.
Flexible hours & control
Choose live-in or hourly work, accept placements that fit your life and arrange agreed breaks with each client.
Deeper, more rewarding care
Live-in roles let you build relationships and provide consistent, personalised support to one family.
Contracts, payments & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience and upload references — it takes minutes to apply.
- 2
Verify and go live
We check DBS, references and right to work. Profiles usually go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose placements
Browse and accept live-in roles that suit you, set your rates and agree terms directly with families.
Frequently asked questions
Live-in care means you live in the client’s home and support their daily needs throughout the day and night while taking agreed rest breaks. Tasks range from personal care and prompting medication to preparing meals, supporting mobility and providing companionship. Many carers travel to Wythenshawe from elsewhere for live-in placements when families need experienced, reliable support.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your schedule. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you’re working.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We check everything before your profile goes live to protect families and carers alike.
Carers set their own rates. Typical pay is shown across listings and usually sits around £145–£160 per day; individual postings will show £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly work and £145–£160 per day for live-in days so you can choose roles that match your expectations.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin discussing placements with families in Wythenshawe and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Wythenshawe through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
