Night Care Assistant Jobs in Folkestone

Support families by providing overnight care in their own homes across Folkestone. Nights can be waking or sleeping shifts where your role is to keep the person safe and comfortable so relatives can rest; that may include checking on wellbeing, supporting personal needs and offering reassurance through the night. Right now, 13 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than one specific post. As a self-employed carer you choose your clients, hours and service area — many carers from Folkestone and wider Kent prefer this flexibility because it fits family life and local travel. You set your own rates and availability, with typical pay shown as £17–£19 per hour; many carers list rates within £19–£20 per hour for hourly night work or £145–£160 per day for live-in day cover.

If you’re used to agency nights but want more control, this role suits experienced carers who value autonomy. You’ll accept only the clients and shifts you want; PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Minimum requirements

• At least 1 year’s professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Working nights requires attention, calm decision-making and respect for people’s routines. Shifts are often quieter than daytime care but still important: families in Folkestone rely on night carers to prevent distress, manage medicines prompts if needed and respond to emergencies so relatives can sleep. You’ll be working in people’s homes, so good communication and a gentle approach matter.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers across Folkestone and nearby areas such as Hythe, Dover, New Romney, Ashford, Deal and Canterbury. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on care: contracts, invoicing and secure payments are handled for you, and the insurance cover applies while you’re providing care through the platform.

To apply, create a profile and upload your documents. The process takes minutes and, after verification, most profiles are live within days. You’ll then be contacted about suitable overnight roles — you choose which to accept. If you want more control over your nights and a local, respectful way to work in Folkestone and Kent, this could be the right next step.