Self‑employed carers wanted
Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Elephant and Castle
Daytime hourly care — set your own rate from £18.80–£20 per hour, choose clients and your hours
- 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
Work as a self-employed hourly care assistant visiting clients in their own homes across Elephant and Castle and nearby neighbourhoods. Daytime visits typically cover personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts and light errands — the kind of practical, compassionate support that helps people stay independent in familiar surroundings.Right now, 226 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This role suits experienced carers who want more control than agency work gives. On PrimeCarers you set your own terms: you are self-employed, you set your rates and you choose your clients, hours and service area. Many carers in Lambeth use the platform to build a roster of daytime visits that fit around family life or other commitments.
Typical hourly work includes:
- Personal care: assisting with washing, dressing and mobility support.
- Meals and nutrition: preparing meals and supporting mealtimes.
- Medication prompts: reminding and supporting safe administration.
- Practical errands: shopping, collecting prescriptions and light household tasks.
Rates are flexible — carers on PrimeCarers set their own fees and many charge within the range of £18.80–£20 per hour. You can accept only the visits that suit you and build a diary that works in Elephant and Castle, or expand into Newington, Walworth, Bankside, Kennington, Oval and Blackfriars if you wish.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and takes care of the paperwork: we handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work on assignments sourced through the platform. That means less admin and more time with the people you care for.
To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if needed. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you’re used to agency shifts but want clearer choice over pay, clients and hours, PrimeCarers is built for experienced carers ready to run their own service in Elephant and Castle and across Lambeth. Create a profile, add your references and DBS details, and start choosing daytime visits that fit your life.
What carers earn around Elephant and Castle
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 1252 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1085 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2111 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and decide your fees — many carers charge within £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose when you work: daytime visits that fit family life or other commitments.
Meaningful work
Build ongoing relationships with local families and provide hands‑on support.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes — add experience, references and DBS details.
- 2
Verification
We check references and documents; profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose work
Pick clients, hours and areas that suit you while PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
You join PrimeCarers as a self‑employed carer. You set your rates, choose clients and manage your diary. PrimeCarers helps match you with families and manages contracts and payments for the assignments you accept.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange it if you don’t already have one.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments for work booked through the platform, so you don’t need to chase families for payment. Details of timing and fees are provided when you accept assignments.
Yes — insurance is included for the time you’re working on assignments arranged through PrimeCarers, giving you cover while you provide care in clients’ homes.
Yes — you choose your service area. Many carers focus on Elephant and Castle and parts of Lambeth, or they expand into nearby neighbourhoods to pick up more visits.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Elephant and Castle through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.