Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Ashford

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Ashford for daytime hourly visits in people’s own homes. You’ll help with personal care, preparing meals, medication prompts and light errands — the kind of hands-on, respectful support that keeps people living well at home.
Right now, 13 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced carers who want to move away from rigid rota systems and take control of their working life in Ashford and surrounding areas such as Tenterden, Hythe, New Romney, Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone. You decide which clients to work with, the hours you take and the area you cover. Many carers prefer the freedom to arrange shorter daytime visits or longer companion calls, while keeping an eye on work-life balance.

Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical rates for this type of role are £19–£21 per hour, and you can adjust what you charge as you build relationships and reputation locally. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work, so you can focus on care rather than administration.

We’re looking for people with at least one year of professional care experience who want reliable, ongoing work in Kent and specifically around Ashford. To join you’ll need an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We do not advertise a single job here; instead we list ongoing self-employed opportunities across Ashford and nearby towns so you can pick the work that fits you.

Applying takes minutes — build a profile, upload references and your DBS if you have one, and we’ll verify your details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and from there you can browse client requests and accept visits that suit you. If you’ve been thinking about leaving agency patterns and keeping control of where and when you work, PrimeCarers is built for that transition.

If you’re ready to keep delivering great care while choosing your hours and rates in Ashford, sign up to create your profile and start seeing local requests. Many carers nearby find work covering short daytime calls and regular visits across town and into the surrounding Kent communities.