Self-Employed Overnight Care Roles
Overnight Carer Jobs in Coulsdon
Set your own rates from £17–£19.20 per hour and choose your hours, clients, and areas including Coulsdon and nearby communities.
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
Are you an experienced carer looking for overnight care roles in Coulsdon and the surrounding Croydon area? Overnight care means providing waking or sleeping night support to clients in their own homes, allowing families to rest easy knowing their loved ones are safe and cared for. This role suits carers who are comfortable working independently during night hours, offering companionship, personal care, medication assistance, or simply reassurance through the night.
With PrimeCarers, you work as a self-employed carer, setting your own rates within the typical range of £17–£19.20 per hour. You decide which clients to work with, how many hours you want to take on, and the areas you want to serve—whether that’s Coulsdon itself or nearby towns like Purley, Kenley, Old Coulsdon, Riddlesdown, Sanderstead, and Wallington. This flexibility is ideal if you want to balance overnight care with other commitments or daytime work.
Joining PrimeCarers means you’re supported through the business side of things. We find you clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. This lets you focus on doing what you do best—providing compassionate, professional care. To join, you need at least one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (which we can help arrange if needed), the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references.
The application process is straightforward and takes just minutes. Once verified, your profile usually goes live within days, allowing you to start connecting with families in Coulsdon, Croydon, and surrounding areas without delay.
Whether you prefer waking nights where you’re actively supporting your client or sleeping nights where your presence offers peace of mind, overnight care is a vital service that many families in Coulsdon rely on. If you’re ready to work on your own terms and enjoy the rewards of self-employed care, this could be the right move for you.
Right now, 194 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
What carers earn around Coulsdon
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 955 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 807 carers in the area
£17–£19.20 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2107 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Coulsdon
You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.
A week
£61
4 nights a week, before tax
A month
£265
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£18 a night x 4
£72
£312
PrimeCarers commission
15%, VAT included
- £10.80
- £46.80
You receive
£15.30 a night
£61.20
£265.20
A waking night runs past six hours, so it is charged at the shift commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.
Tax is yours to sort out
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.
Rates from what 807 carers within 30km of Coulsdon on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 194 hourly and night placements within 30km of Coulsdon are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Coulsdon.
Register as a carerWhy Work as an Overnight Carer with PrimeCarers?
Set Your Own Rates
Choose your pay within the typical £17–£19.20 per hour and get paid directly through our secure platform.
Flexible Hours
Work the night shifts you want, balancing care with your lifestyle and commitments.
Meaningful Support
Provide vital overnight care that helps families rest easy and clients feel safe at home.
Fully Supported
We handle contracts, payments, and insurance so you can focus on your care work.
How to Start as an Overnight Carer in Coulsdon
- 1
Apply Online
Fill in your details and upload your experience, DBS, and references in just minutes.
- 2
Get Verified
We’ll check your documents and help arrange your Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 3
Choose Clients & Start Working
Once approved, your profile goes live. Select clients and night shifts in Coulsdon and nearby towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience, including overnight care or similar roles. This ensures you can confidently support clients during night hours.
Yes, if you don’t already have an Enhanced DBS check, we can assist you in arranging one as part of your application process.
You decide your own hourly rate within the typical £17–£19.20 per hour. You can adjust your rates based on your experience and the care you provide.
You can choose to work in Coulsdon as well as nearby areas like Purley, Kenley, Old Coulsdon, Riddlesdown, Sanderstead, and Wallington.
After submitting your application and completing verification, profiles typically go live within a few days. This means you can start connecting with families quickly.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Coulsdon through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.