Self‑employed hourly care in Exeter
Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Exeter
Set your own rates and hours — typical work pays £19–£25 per hour. Choose clients across Exeter and nearby towns.
- 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 people in their own homes across Exeter and the surrounding area. Daytime visits typically include personal care, helping with meals, supporting medication prompts, light shopping and errands, and companionship. You’ll be matching with families who need reliable, experienced carers for regular hourly visits in the city and nearby towns.
Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This type of work suits experienced carers who want more control than agency life allows. You choose the clients you accept, the hours you work and the service area you cover. Many carers find they can set a work pattern that fits family life or other commitments while keeping direct contact with the people they support. Typical pay is flexible because carers set their own rates and many charge within £19–£25 per hour for hourly care. You can cover Exeter and nearby towns such as Topsham, Crediton, Chudleigh, Exmouth, Bradninch and Dawlish.
PrimeCarers handles the practical admin so you can focus on care. We introduce you to families, manage contracts, invoice and collect payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. That means you don’t have to take on extra bookkeeping for every client. You remain self‑employed at all times and choose which requests to accept.
Who we’re looking for
- At least 1 year of professional care experience, ideally in home care, domiciliary support or similar roles.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need one).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent care roles.
- A clear, compassionate approach to personal care and a practical attitude to household tasks and errands.
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your references and checks, and our team will verify the details. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which families can contact you directly. You remain in control of the clients you accept and the hours you offer across Exeter and around Devon.
If you’re used to agency shifts but want to keep the best of hands‑on care while setting your own terms, PrimeCarers can help you make that change without extra admin. Start your profile today and be ready to accept hourly home care work that fits your life and values.
What carers earn around Exeter
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 26 carers in the area
£19–£25 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 24 carers in the area
£17–£24 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1042 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and choose how much to charge. Many carers work within £19–£25 per hour for hourly visits.
Flexible hours
Accept the shifts that suit you. Daytime hourly visits fit around family life and other commitments.
Meaningful, face‑to‑face care
Build relationships with clients and deliver personal care, meals, medication support and companionship.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you’re working.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes — tell us about your experience, upload references and any checks.
- 2
Verify and go live
PrimeCarers helps with Enhanced DBS where needed. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Families contact you directly. You decide which clients to accept and manage your hours.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your own rates, choose your clients and control your working hours.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), verifiable references and the right to work in the UK.
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoices and payments for you, and provides insurance while you work — so you don’t need to run separate billing for every family.
Yes. You choose your service area and can accept work across Exeter and surrounding areas including Topsham, Crediton, Chudleigh, Exmouth, Bradninch and Dawlish in Devon.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once live, families can view and contact you directly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Exeter through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.