Self‑employed carers wanted
Private Carer Jobs in Carrickfergus
Choose clients and hours, set your own rate from £18.80–£19.50 per hour and work locally in Carrickfergus
- 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
Are you an experienced carer in Carrickfergus looking for more control over the work you do? These ongoing self‑employed opportunities cover daytime, hourly home care visits: helping clients with personal care, preparing meals, prompting or administering medication, and running light errands or appointments in their own homes. You’ll visit people in Carrickfergus and surrounding areas across County Antrim, choosing the clients and hours that suit you.
New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.
Typical day-to-day support includes personal care (washing, dressing, continence support), meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship and short errands. Visits are usually short, practical and centred on keeping people safe and independent at home. This work suits experienced carers who prefer variety and flexibility — if you’re used to agency routines but want to choose which clients you support in Carrickfergus, this could fit.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed: you set your own rates and choose the hours, clients and service area. Many carers set rates within £18.80–£19.50 per hour for hourly care, and you’re free to adjust your fees to reflect the skills and time each client needs. PrimeCarers connects you with families, prepares contracts and handles invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work. We also support the practical side so you can focus on care.
To join you’ll need:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references from recent care roles
PrimeCarers helps with paperwork and verification, but you remain self‑employed and in charge of your diary. We welcome carers based in Carrickfergus and nearby towns such as Greenisland, Newtownabbey, Holywood, Merville Garden Village, Ballyclare and Dundonald. Many carers who move from agency work value the clearer choice over clients, the shorter admin time and the direct relationship with families across County Antrim.
Applying takes minutes: create your profile, upload checks and references, and after verification your profile typically goes live within days. These are ongoing opportunities rather than a single post, so you can build a regular patch of clients in Carrickfergus on terms that work for you. If you want to keep caring but gain control of your hours and earnings, start your profile today.
What carers earn around Carrickfergus
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 6 carers in the area
£18.80–£19.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 5 carers in the area
£17–£18.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 69 carers in the area
£148–£165 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed so you pick a rate that reflects your skills and experience and the time a visit needs.
Flexible hours
Choose daytime visits and a schedule that fits your life — accept only the shifts and clients you want.
Meaningful work
Deliver hands‑on support and build relationships with families in your local community.
Admin support & insurance
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
It takes minutes to register, add experience and upload documents.
- 2
Verify checks
We’ll help with Enhanced DBS if needed and confirm references so your profile can go live.
- 3
Choose clients
Pick clients, set your hours and start accepting daytime visits that suit you.
Frequently asked questions
You work as a self‑employed carer. That means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your diary. PrimeCarers connects you with families and supports contracts and payments.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments for you. We also provide insurance while you’re working with a client, so the admin is kept to a minimum.
Yes. You choose your service area, clients and hours. Many carers cover Carrickfergus and nearby towns so you can keep travelling time low.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can begin looking for local daytime visits quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Carrickfergus through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
