Overnight Carer Jobs in Buckie

Support local families with overnight care in Buckie and nearby areas. As an overnight carer you’ll work waking or sleeping nights in a person’s own home so relatives can rest, providing personal care, reassurance and checking on mobility, medication or equipment. Opportunities are ongoing across Buckie and the wider Moray community, with work that suits experienced carers wanting more control over their hours and clients.

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

These are self-employed roles: you choose which clients to accept, the hours you work and the area you cover. Many carers set rates that reflect experience and the level of care needed. Typical rates for this kind of work are £15–£25 per hour and you can also agree day rates for live-in arrangements. You’ll find shifts in Buckie itself and in nearby towns such as Cullen, Keith, Portsoy, Lossiemouth, Elgin and Banff.

Overnight support can be either waking nights — where you stay alert and assist through the hours — or sleeping nights, when you remain on-site and respond if the client needs help. Both require attentive, respectful care, good observation and clear record-keeping. The work suits experienced carers who are calm at night, able to manage medication prompts, moving and handling where needed, and confident communicating with families the next morning.

PrimeCarers makes the practical side straightforward. We introduce you to families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed and set your own rates, and PrimeCarers supports verification and paperwork so you can focus on caring. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We don’t advertise a single role here — this page promotes ongoing opportunities across Buckie and Moray for self-employed carers ready to take control of their work.

If you’re considering a move away from agency shifts, this could be a more flexible way to work nights while keeping the benefits of secure invoicing and insurance. You decide your rates, who you work with and when you’re available. Many carers find the overnight role rewarding because it directly helps families to rest with confidence.

Ready to apply? Create a profile in minutes and we’ll guide you through verification. Once verified, profiles usually go live within days and PrimeCarers starts matching you with local families in Buckie and the surrounding area.