Self-employed carers wanted

Private Carer Jobs in Aberystwyth

Hourly home care visits — set your hours and rates (typical £15–£25 per hour)

  • Set your own rates — 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

Are you an experienced carer looking for daytime, hourly home care work in Aberystwyth and across Ceredigion? PrimeCarers links self‑employed private carers with families who need help with personal care, meals, medication prompts and light errands. Visits are usually short daytime calls or regular hourly visits in clients’ own homes — flexible work that lets you make a real difference close to home in Aberystwyth.

New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

This kind of work suits carers who value autonomy. On PrimeCarers you set your own hours, choose which clients to accept and pick your service area. Many carers set rates in line with local demand and experience; typical rates for this role are £15–£25 per hour. You remain fully self‑employed and in control of the work you take on in Aberystwyth and nearby towns such as Tywyn, Aberaeron, Tregaron, Machynlleth, Newquay and New Quay.

PrimeCarers looks after the admin so you can focus on care. We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re on a booked visit. That means less paperwork than agency shifts and clearer, faster payments for the hours you work in and around Aberystwyth.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this if you don’t have one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t invent shift patterns or promise specific incomes; instead we give you the tools and local introductions so you can build the patterns of work that suit your life.

Applying takes just minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. From there you can start choosing the hourly visits you want and manage your diary around other commitments.

If you’re ready to leave agency constraints behind, keep control of your time and work locally in Aberystwyth, PrimeCarers makes the transition straightforward and practical. Set your own standards, accept the clients you want and keep the flexibility that matters.

What carers earn around Aberystwyth

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 3 carers in the area

£19.20–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 1 carer in the area

£19.30–£19.30 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1252 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your rates

Remain self‑employed and choose the hourly rate that reflects your skills and experience.

Flexible hours

Pick the visits and times that fit your life — daytime hourly calls or regular daytime support.

Work that matters

Deliver personal care, meals and companionship to families in Aberystwyth and the local area.

Admin and protection covered

We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes, add your experience, references and documents.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed. Once checked your profile usually goes live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose visits and get paid

    Accept the hourly visits you want, manage your diary and receive payments through PrimeCarers.

Common questions

Being self‑employed means you choose your clients, set your hours and decide your rates. PrimeCarers introduces families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, but you remain independent in how you work.

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

You set your own hourly rates and availability through your PrimeCarers profile. Many carers use local typical ranges as a guide when deciding what to charge.

Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you’re working on a booked visit and offers support arranging checks such as an Enhanced DBS so you can meet client expectations.

Profiles typically go live within days of verification and then families can contact you. How quickly you receive referrals depends on local demand and the hours you offer.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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