Self‑employed carers wanted
Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Marlow
Set your own rates (typical £19–£22.50 per hour), choose clients and hours — daytime home care across Marlow and nearby areas
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Marlow and across Buckinghamshire for daytime hourly home care visits. You’ll support people in their own homes with personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands, working one-to-one on short visits or longer daytime calls. You choose which clients to meet and when to work; PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments and provides insurance while you’re on a job.
Right now, 27 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits experienced carers who want the freedom to leave agency rota pressures and build a diary that fits life in and around Marlow. You’ll pick your own clients, set your availability, and choose the distance you’re willing to travel. Many carers find they can work part-time or fill gaps between other commitments while keeping a steady stream of local introductions through PrimeCarers.
Typical pay and how it’s set
Carers set their own rates and keep control of how much they charge. Typical ranges you’ll see are £19–£22.50 per hour. For hourly daytime visits you’ll commonly see pay within £19–£22.50 per hour, and live-in day rates will often sit within £147.50–£163 per day. PrimeCarers displays typical local rates so you can position your own pricing confidently.
What we ask of applicants
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need it.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Verifiable references from recent care roles.
PrimeCarers is set up to take the paperwork off your hands: we prepare contracts, manage invoicing and payments, and include insurance for the time you are working with a client through the platform. We introduce you to families in Marlow and nearby communities, and can connect you to work in High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Henley on Thames, Beaconsfield, Slough and Eton if you choose to expand your service area.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. If you’re based in Marlow or elsewhere in Buckinghamshire and want more control over who you work for and when, PrimeCarers is built to support that step — from DBS help to payments and insurance while you work.
Ready to get started in Marlow? Create your profile and begin reviewing local care opportunities within days.
What carers earn around Marlow
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 132 carers in the area
£19–£22.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 125 carers in the area
£17–£20.10 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1455 carers in the area
£147.50–£163 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Charge what you think is fair — many carers work within the typical £19–£22.50 per hour and control their pay per visit.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, days and hours that suit you. Build a diary that fits your life, not someone else’s rota.
Meaningful daytime work
Do practical, person-centred care in people’s own homes — personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working with a client.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Complete a brief profile with your experience and references — applying takes minutes.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide DBS and references (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically appear within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients and work
Review introductions, agree terms directly with families, and start visits. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — we ask for at least 1 year of professional care experience so families can be confident in the care you provide. You’ll also need verifiable references from recent roles.
An Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of the verification process.
Carers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments so you receive payment for the visits you complete.
Yes — insurance is included while you are working with a client through PrimeCarers. We also support you with the paperwork and contract administration.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days. Once live you can begin reviewing local introductions in Marlow and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Marlow through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
