Overnight care — self-employed roles
Overnight Carer Jobs in Hackney
Set your own rates (£17–£19 per hour), choose clients, hours and areas across Hackney
- 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
Overnight carers on PrimeCarers support people in their own homes through waking or sleeping nights so families can rest. These ongoing self-employed opportunities in Hackney suit experienced carers who want more control over who they work for and when. Right now, 222 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Waking nights, sleeping nights or a mix of both — the role is about safe, respectful overnight support tailored to the person’s needs. As a self-employed carer you choose your clients, hours and service area, and you set your own rates. Typical pay sits within £17–£19 per hour, depending on responsibilities and the hours you offer. If you’re used to agency nights but want greater control, nights in Hackney can fit around your life.
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We take care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. To join you must meet a few clear requirements:
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if needed.
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Most overnight shifts are in people’s homes across Hackney and surrounding communities such as Hackney Central, Homerton, Lower Clapton, South Hackney, Dalston and Victoria Park. You’ll be supporting clients in a familiar, homely setting rather than an institution, and you can limit travel by selecting the service area that suits you. PrimeCarers operates across Greater London, so if you want to take occasional work outside Hackney that option is there.
Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is straightforward; profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you want to move away from agency nights, keep control of your hours and build ongoing relationships with families in Hackney, PrimeCarers makes it easier to do so. Create your profile, upload references and DBS details (or ask us for help) — then start choosing the nights that work for you.
What carers earn around Hackney
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 1280 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1109 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2129 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed — choose the rate that suits you, with typical ranges such as £17–£19 per hour, and invoice through PrimeCarers.
Flexible hours
Pick waking or sleeping nights that fit your life and accept only the shifts and clients you want.
Meaningful home-based work
Provide overnight care that helps families rest and keeps people supported in their own homes across Hackney and nearby areas.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance while you’re working.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply in minutes: tell us about your experience, upload references and DBS details.
- 2
Verify and get approved
We check references and DBS. If you need help with an Enhanced DBS, PrimeCarers can support you.
- 3
Choose nights and start
Find clients, accept the nights you want, and get paid through PrimeCarers — profiles typically go live within days.
Frequently asked questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS is also required; PrimeCarers can help you arrange one if you don’t have a current check.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and invoice through the platform. PrimeCarers connects you with families and manages contracts, invoicing and payments.
Pay depends on the client’s needs and the type of night work. Carers set their rates; typical ranges for overnight roles are shown on the platform as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates.
Yes. PrimeCarers provides insurance cover for carers while you’re working for a family through the platform. We also handle the contracts and payments so you don’t have the admin burden.
Applying takes only a few minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. Availability of nights varies by area, but many carers in Hackney start accepting shifts soon after approval.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Hackney through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.