Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Islington

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Islington and across Greater London who need reliable daytime hourly home care. You'll be helping people stay at home with personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, shopping and small errands — the practical, hands-on visits that make everyday life possible. As a self-employed carer you set your own rates, choose your clients and pick the hours and area you work in. Right now, 225 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical visits are daytime, short or longer depending on the client’s needs. You might support a client with washing and dressing, prepare and serve meals, remind about or administer medication where appropriate, collect shopping or accompany them to appointments. This work suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency work offers and who prefer to build relationships in their local community across Islington and nearby areas such as Angel, Pentonville, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, Barnsbury and Hoxton. Many carers set rates in line with local demand and their experience; typical ranges are shown as £18.80–£20 per hour.

What we need from you

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need one.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Verifiable references from recent care roles.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles the contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care. While you’re carrying out bookings through the platform, insurance is included. You remain self-employed at all times: you choose who to accept, when to work and the streets of Islington or other parts of Greater London you are willing to cover. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start receiving enquiries quickly.

If you’re used to agency routines but want more flexibility, clearer pay and direct relationships with families, PrimeCarers offers a straightforward switch. Complete a short profile, confirm the checks and references we ask for, and you’ll be visible to families looking for hourly home care in Islington. The platform supports you with paperwork and payments so the practical side of freelancing is simpler.

Ready to take more control of your care work in Islington? It takes only a few minutes to apply and your profile can be live within days — start choosing the clients, hours and neighbourhoods that suit you.