Self-employed night care in your area
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Self-employed night shifts from £17–£18 per hour — set your own rate, choose your clients and work the hours you want.
- 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
Overnight care in Chorlton-cum-Hardy means offering waking or sleeping night support to people who want to stay safe and comfortable in their own homes while families get the rest they need. You could be providing regular checks, personal care, medication prompts or companionship through the night — the aim is safe, calm support that lets families sleep easy. Right now, 22 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities in Chorlton-cum-Hardy and the surrounding area, not one specific role. PrimeCarers connects experienced carers with families across Chorlton-cum-Hardy and nearby places such as Chorlton, Chorltonville, Chorlton Park, Whalley Range, Stretford and Moss Side. We support self-employed carers who want to leave agency routines behind and work more flexibly in Manchester and the local neighbourhood.
Pay and flexibility: you set your own rates and can accept only the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical rates for night care fall within £17–£18 per hour. You can take waking nights, sleeping nights or a mix depending on your experience and what the family needs.
What the work looks like
- Waking nights: regular checks, personal care, repositioning, supporting medication at agreed times.
- Sleeping nights: being on-call in the home, ready to respond if the client needs help overnight.
- Supporting families: clear handovers and records so daytime carers and relatives can trust the night plan.
Who this suits: experienced carers with at least one year of professional care experience who are confident working overnight and managing a calm, safe environment. Many people who join PrimeCarers are looking for steadier, more respectful working arrangements than traditional agency models offer.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
How PrimeCarers helps: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. You remain self-employed, set your own rates and choose the jobs you accept. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Interested? Create a profile, upload your references and DBS or start the DBS process with our guidance. If you already work nights in Chorlton-cum-Hardy or nearby, joining can give you greater control over who you support and when.
What carers earn around Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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 237 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 211 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1537 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers for night work
You set your pay
Choose your hourly rate within £17–£18 per hour and decide what each night is worth to you.
Flexible hours
Take waking nights, sleeping nights or a mix. Pick clients and shifts that fit your life.
Meaningful relationships
Build continuity of care in clients' homes across Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Manchester.
Practical support
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Add experience, references and your DBS or start a DBS application with our help.
- 2
Get matched
We introduce families that fit your skills and availability. You choose which clients to accept.
- 3
Work and get paid
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working.
Common questions
An overnight carer provides waking or sleeping support in a client's own home. Duties vary but commonly include checks, personal care, medication prompts, repositioning, and being available if the client needs help during the night.
You set your own rates. Typical night care rates are shown on our site and often fall within £17–£18 per hour. You decide what to charge and which offers to accept.
Yes, an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of joining.
PrimeCarers manages contracts and invoicing and arranges payments to you. You are covered by insurance while working on bookings found through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you can review and accept night roles that suit you across Chorlton-cum-Hardy and neighbouring areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Chorlton-cum-Hardy through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.