Private Carer Jobs in Chester le Street

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families across Chester le Street and surrounding areas. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities for hourly home care — daytime visits to help people stay independent at home with personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands. Right now, 11 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Most work is short to medium daytime visits, typically in clients' own homes across Chester le Street and nearby towns. You’ll provide hands-on personal care, support with washing and dressing, meal preparation, prompting or administering medication as agreed, companionship and trips to local shops or appointments where needed. All visits are arranged between you and the family, so you choose the clients and the hours that suit your life.

This role suits carers who value autonomy and want to leave pooled agency rotas behind. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your service area. You keep control of your diary while PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance cover while you work. Typical rates for this kind of work are £18.50–£20 per hour.

To join you must have at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We verify documents and references so your profile can go live quickly — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Work is available across Chester le Street and the wider Durham area, including locations like Birtley, Washington, Houghton le Spring, Stanley, Low Fell and Windy Nook. You can accept single-hour visits, regular morning or afternoon calls, or a block of daytime hours; you remain in control of how much you take on. Payment is straightforward: you invoice through the platform and PrimeCarers handles collection and transfer, removing the admin so you can focus on care.

If you’re an experienced carer tired of one-size-fits-all agency shifts, PrimeCarers offers freedom with support. You’ll be self-employed but not alone — families, contracts, invoicing and insurance are managed for you, and our team is available if you need help. We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities in Chester le Street rather than single posts.

Ready to make the change? Create a profile, upload your paperwork and references, and start choosing the daytime visits that fit your life. Many carers in Chester le Street and Durham find they can work fewer hours for better pay and more control. Apply now — it really does take minutes to get started.