Overnight Carer Jobs in Kirkwall

Overnight care in Kirkwall means supporting someone in their own home through the night — either as a waking night, where you provide active support and observation, or as a sleeping night with regular checks so families can get a proper rest. You’ll be working directly with families who need dependable, experienced carers and often covering long-term, ongoing arrangements. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

These opportunities are offered on a self-employed basis through PrimeCarers. You set your own rates and choose the nights you work, the clients you accept and the area you serve. Many carers switching from agency work appreciate the control: set a rate within the usual local range (many list between £15–£25 per hour), accept the shifts that suit your life, and keep the hours you want.

Typical pay formats vary: many carers list hourly care within £15–£25 per hour and live-in day rates within £140–£150 per day, but as self-employed professionals you decide what you charge for each booking.

PrimeCarers finds families for you and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care: we manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work on bookings arranged through the platform. You remain self-employed at all times and choose which clients to accept.

Who this suits: experienced carers who want more control over shift patterns and pay, people comfortable working night shifts, and those who prefer building longer-term relationships with families. If you live in or near Kirkwall and travel across Orkney and the northern mainland, you’ll find roles that match your availability. You may also cover neighbouring towns such as Thurso, Wick, Brora, Dornoch, Lossiemouth and Cullen.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes — most carers complete a profile quickly and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

How to apply: create your PrimeCarers profile, upload your DBS and references (or ask us for help arranging checks), set your rates and availability, then review and accept bookings that suit you. There’s no pressure to accept work you don’t want — you remain in control.

If you’re an experienced overnight carer based in Kirkwall looking for flexible, ongoing self-employed work with admin, invoicing and insurance taken care of, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to move from agency-style nights into work you manage on your terms.