PrimeCarers

Self-employed care work

Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Coatbridge

Daytime hourly care — set your own rates, typically around £18.80–£19.50 per hour

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Join PrimeCarers as a self-employed Hourly Care Assistant in Coatbridge and provide daytime visits helping people remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. Typical visits include personal care, meal preparation, prompt medication support, companionship and light errands. You’ll meet clients of different ages and needs across Coatbridge and the surrounding communities of North Lanarkshire.

Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities in Coatbridge — not one specific role. As a PrimeCarers professional you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area suit you. Many carers on the platform offer rates around £18.80–£19.50 per hour depending on the tasks and their experience. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

Typical daytime hourly home care duties might include:

  • Personal care: help with washing, dressing and mobility assistance.
  • Meals and drinks: prepare simple meals, support eating and hydration.
  • Medication and prompts: remind and record where required (following client-specific instructions).
  • Errands and companionship: light shopping, collecting prescriptions and friendly conversation.

Who this suits: experienced carers who value control over when and where they work. If you’re thinking about moving away from agency rotas, PrimeCarers lets you keep the hands-on care you enjoy while managing your own diary around life in Coatbridge, Airdrie and nearby towns such as Airdrie, Bellshill, Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Hamilton and Rutherglen. You’ll be responsible for the care you deliver, while PrimeCarers supports the admin, client matching and payments.

Minimum requirements to join are clear: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll verify your profile and references before your listing goes live — applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you want daytime, hourly home care work across Coatbridge and other parts of North Lanarkshire while setting your own rates and hours, create a profile to start connecting with local families. The platform is designed for self-employed carers who want straightforward admin support, reliable invoicing and insurance while they work.

What carers earn around Coatbridge

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 23 carers in the area

£18.80–£19.50 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 22 carers in the area

£17–£20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 98 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Coatbridge

You set your rates

Choose the hours and rates that work for you — many carers use £18.80–£19.50 per hour as a guide.

Flexible hours

Accept visits that suit your diary and location across Coatbridge and nearby areas.

Meaningful daytime care

Help people stay independent at home with hands-on support and companionship.

Admin support & insurance

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, add your experience and references, and tell families what care you offer.

  2. 2

    Get verified

    We check your references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS) so your profile can go live.

  3. 3

    Choose bookings

    PrimeCarers introduces clients; you choose which visits to accept and set your own rates and times.

Questions carers often ask

No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your diary while PrimeCarers supports client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments.

You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this).

Applying takes minutes. After verification, profiles typically go live within days, and you can begin accepting visits once matched with clients in Coatbridge and surrounding areas.

Yes. Insurance is included while you are working with clients found through PrimeCarers. We also take care of contracts and secure payments between you and the family.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Coatbridge through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.