Private Carer Jobs in Ham

Work as a self-employed private carer in Ham offering hourly daytime visits to people who want to stay independent at home. Typical duties include personal care, help with meals, medication prompts, light domestic tasks and running errands. You’ll meet clients in their own homes across Ham and the wider Richmond upon Thames area, providing respectful, person-centred support that fits their day.Right now, 157 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who value flexibility and direct relationships with families. You choose which clients to accept, your hours and the area you work in, and you set your own rates — typical pay is £19–£21.50 per hour. Many carers on PrimeCarers move from agency work because they want more control over who they support and when.

Day-to-day visits are usually between 30 minutes and a few hours. Tasks commonly include:

• Personal care: support with washing, dressing and mobility.
• Meals & nutrition: preparing meals and supporting eating safely.
• Medication: prompting or observing medication as agreed with the family.
• Errands and companionship: shopping, light household tasks and having a friendly chat.

PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working on a booking. You remain fully self-employed: you manage your own tax and National Insurance affairs and keep control of your diary. You can work solely in Ham or include nearby streets and neighbourhoods such as Petersham, Eel Pie Island, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, Teddington and St Margarets.

To join you’ll need at least one year’s professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t already have one. We’ll verify references and checks so your profile can go live quickly once everything is in place.

Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You’ll then be able to browse and accept local daytime care bookings in Ham and across Richmond upon Thames, choosing the hours that suit you.

If you want more control over your work, better continuity of care for clients and the freedom to set your own rates and hours, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to start. Create your profile today and begin offering trusted, professional hourly care in Ham.