Overnight care – self-employed
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Bishops Stortford
Waking or sleeping nights supporting people at home. Set your own rates (£17–£19.70 per hour), choose clients and hours.
- 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
Night-time care in Bishops Stortford means providing waking or sleeping nights in a person’s own home so families can get the rest they need. You’ll be supporting people through the night with companionship, personal care when needed and reassurance, while their relatives sleep or work. Right now, 23 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This is an ongoing, self-employed opportunity for experienced carers who want to move away from agency restrictions and take control of their work. As a carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose the hours, clients and service area that suit you. Many carers working around Bishops Stortford and elsewhere in Hertfordshire find the flexibility helps them balance life and work more sustainably.
Pay is set by you; typical night roles fall within £17–£19.70 per hour depending on duties and whether nights are waking or sleeping. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work so you can focus on care. You’ll be free to accept only the nights that match your availability and skills.
This type of night care often includes: offering reassurance and companionship, supporting mobility or personal care if required, observing health needs and notifying family or professionals of changes, and maintaining a calm, safe environment until morning. You will not be asked to work beyond the tasks agreed with the family and recorded in the client plan.
- Who this suits: carers with at least one year’s professional experience who want more autonomy than traditional agency roles, and who can work reliably through nights in and around Bishops Stortford.
- Requirements to join: one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers across Hertfordshire and nearby towns such as Sawbridgeworth, Harlow, Great Dunmow, Ware, Buntingford and Thaxted. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable night shifts without lengthy delays. You choose clients, agree the duties and confirm the nights you want to work.
This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities — not a single post. If you’re an experienced carer in Bishops Stortford who wants to keep the focus on care rather than paperwork, join PrimeCarers and take control of your nights. Create your profile, upload references and DBS details (or ask us to help), and start choosing the overnight work that fits your life.
What carers earn around Bishops Stortford
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 115 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.80 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 98 carers in the area
£17–£19.70 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2325 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why night care with PrimeCarers in Bishops Stortford
You set your pay
Choose your own rates and accept the night roles that match your value and availability. Typical night work falls within £17–£19.70 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick nights that fit your life. Work full nights, regular blocks or occasional cover — you’re in control of your diary.
Meaningful night support
Provide companionship and reassurance through the night, helping families rest confident in the care you deliver.
Handled admin & insurance
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work, so you can focus on care.
How it works
- 1
Apply in minutes
Create a profile, add your experience and references, and tell us which nights and areas you cover.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete checks (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose nights and get paid
Accept night assignments that suit you. PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments while you provide care.
Frequently asked questions
Overnight care can be waking or sleeping nights. Tasks vary by client but commonly include companionship, monitoring well-being, supporting personal care if needed, and keeping the home environment safe and calm until morning.
Yes — an Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of the verification process.
As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose which clients and shifts to accept. You remain in control of your hours and service area.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for the nights you do. Insurance is included while you work, so you can focus on caring rather than administration.
Applying only takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Demand varies by area, but many carers in Bishops Stortford begin receiving enquiries soon after going live.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Bishops Stortford through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
