For self‑employed carers

Overnight Carer Jobs in Limehouse

Set your own rates — typical overnight roles £17–£19 per hour

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Work as a self-employed overnight carer in Limehouse supporting people in their own homes so families can rest. Nights can be waking or sleeping shifts, offering personal care, medication prompts, reassurance and quick responses if needs change. You’ll work directly with families who prefer a trusted, consistent carer rather than agency rotation. Tower Hamlets families often ask for experienced, steady overnight support that respects their routines and home life.

Right now, 222 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities, not a single role. As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical roles fall in the range £17–£19 per hour for overnight care. You’ll decide whether to accept waking or sleeping nights, short runs or regular weekly blocks — it’s your diary.

The work suits experienced carers who like autonomy and steady night work: those used to lone-working, planning care in a client’s home, handling personal care, mobility assistance, light domestic tasks between calls, and clear record-keeping. Nights can be quiet or active; you should be comfortable assessing risk, following care notes, and liaising with families or healthcare teams when needed.

Requirements to join:

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

PrimeCarers takes care of finding clients and handling contracts, invoicing and payments so you can concentrate on care. Insurance is included while you work through the platform. You remain self-employed: set your own terms, accept the bookings you want and decide your service area, including Limehouse and surrounding districts such as Ratcliff, Canary Wharf, Mile End, Stepney, Wapping and Millwall.

Applying takes minutes. Once your ID, references and DBS are verified, profiles typically go live within days. After that you can start reviewing client requests and booking nights that fit your schedule. We do not promise a specific number of shifts; instead you’ll have ongoing opportunities to build a regular private caseload in Limehouse and across Tower Hamlets.

If you’re ready to leave rota-driven agency nights for a more independent approach, PrimeCarers gives you the platform to manage your own care work, keep what you earn, and work with families who want continuity. Create your profile and be visible to families seeking reliable overnight support in Limehouse.

What carers earn around Limehouse

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 1269 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 1104 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2127 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and choose your hourly rate and which nights to accept. Typical roles are £17–£19 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick waking or sleeping nights, recurring weekly shifts or one‑off bookings across Limehouse and nearby areas.

Work directly with families

Build steady relationships with clients who value continuity and compassionate overnight support.

Contracts & insurance handled

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Apply online in minutes. Add your experience, availability and references so families can find you.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Complete ID, references and DBS checks (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Accept nights and get paid

    Choose bookings that suit you. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you work.

Frequently asked questions

Overnight care can be waking or sleeping nights. Tasks include personal care, medication prompts, mobility help, checking wellbeing, and documenting any incidents. Exact duties depend on each family’s needs, which you’ll see before accepting a booking.

Yes. An Enhanced DBS is required to join. PrimeCarers can support you to obtain or update one if you don’t already have it.

You set your own rates as a self‑employed carer. Consider your experience, travel and whether nights are waking or sleeping. Typical overnight roles fall in the range shown on the site.

Applying takes minutes and, after verification of ID, references and DBS, profiles normally go live within days. Once live you can review and accept client requests in Limehouse and nearby areas.

No. You choose your service area. Many carers who work in Limehouse also cover nearby neighbourhoods depending on travel preferences.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Limehouse through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.