Self-employed Care Roles
Private Carer Jobs in Derry Downs
Hourly home care roles — set your own rate, hours and clients. Typical pay £18.80–£20 per hour
- 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
Join PrimeCarers to deliver hourly home care in Derry Downs — daytime visits supporting people in their own homes with personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands. You’ll be working directly with families who want reliable, experienced carers close to home. Right now, 184 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This is for experienced care professionals who want to be self-employed and run their own micro-care business in Derry Downs and the wider Bromley area. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates, choose their own clients, hours and service area. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. 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 and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Hourly home care visits are usually focused, task-led support: helping with personal care, assistance with meals and hydration, supporting medication routines, light domestic tasks and running errands or attending appointments. Many local carers set rates within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on experience, availability and the level of support the client needs. You choose what you’re willing to accept — whether that’s short daytime calls, longer visits or regular weekly hours covering Derry Downs and nearby areas such as St Mary Cray, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, Goddington, Petts Wood and Chelsfield.
If you’re used to agency work but want more control over your working life, this could suit you. You’ll still be delivering the same high-quality care, but with the freedom to manage your diary, balance other commitments and build stronger relationships with families. PrimeCarers takes care of the admin so you can focus on caring: we manage bookings, contracts and secure payments between you and the family.
Opportunities are ongoing across Derry Downs and the wider Bromley borough. To get started, complete a short profile and upload your documents. We verify your checks and references, then your profile goes live and families can contact you. If you prefer, we’ll support you through DBS checks and verification. Ready to take more control of your work and your income? Apply now and be ready to start offering hourly home care in Derry Downs within days.
What carers earn around Derry Downs
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 997 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 870 carers in the area
£17–£18.89 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2057 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Derry Downs
You set the rate
Carers are self-employed — you choose your hourly rate and the work you accept. Many set rates within £18.80–£20 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick daytime visits and the number of hours you want. Ideal for those who need flexibility around family or other work.
Meaningful local work
Build ongoing relationships with families in Derry Downs and nearby areas, delivering personal care and day‑to‑day support.
Admin and protection covered
PrimeCarers handles client contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and tell families about your experience and availability.
- 2
Verification
We check your DBS, references and right to work. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed; profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients and start
Families contact you directly through the platform. You accept the jobs you want and get paid through PrimeCarers.
Frequently asked questions
You work as a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers. That means you set your rates, choose clients and manage your diary. PrimeCarers supports the administrative side by handling contracts, invoicing and payments.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can assist with this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and secure payments between you and families. Insurance is included while you are working with clients found through the platform.
Most roles are daytime hourly visits providing personal care, support with meals and medication, and help with errands and appointments. Work is local to Derry Downs and surrounding areas.
We connect carers with families across Derry Downs and neighbouring towns such as St Mary Cray, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, Goddington, Petts Wood and Chelsfield, plus other parts of Bromley.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Derry Downs through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
