Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Loughton

Work as a self-employed hourly care assistant in Loughton, supporting people in their own homes with personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts and light errands. These are daytime visits, usually an hour or two at a time, with continuity of care for the same clients where you want it. You’ll be choosing the clients you visit, the hours you accept and the area you cover — often around Loughton and Buckhurst Hill, Chingford, Woodford Green, Waltham Abbey, Epping and Woodford.
Right now, 163 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency shifts. If you’re used to delivering dignified, person-centred care and want to keep doing that on your own terms, PrimeCarers helps you find local families while you remain self-employed. You set your own rates and can expect roles in the range £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the care required and the client’s needs.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we introduce clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. You make the day-to-day decisions — which visits to accept, how far you’ll travel and the times you work — giving you real flexibility over your weekly pattern.

Typical daytime tasks include:

• Assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing and mobility support
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition
• Administering or prompting medication as instructed
• Collecting shopping, light errands and companionship during visits

Requirements to join are straightforward: a minimum of one year’s professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We validate qualifications and references quickly so your profile can go live within days of verification.

Joining is simple and takes minutes to apply. Create your profile, add your experience and preferences, upload your documents, and we’ll connect you with local families in Loughton and across Essex. You’ll stay in control of your working life while getting the benefits of client introductions and administrative support from PrimeCarers. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can be choosing shifts very soon.

If you’re ready to move away from agency constraints and keep delivering great care on your terms in Loughton, apply now to get started.