Private Carer Jobs in Newtownabbey

Working as a self-employed private carer through PrimeCarers gives you the freedom to leave restrictive rota patterns and agency rules behind. In Newtownabbey you can offer daytime hourly visits supporting people with personal care, meals, medication and errands — choosing the clients, times and neighbourhoods that fit your life. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is ongoing self-employed work across Newtownabbey and nearby parts of County Antrim. Typical roles are short daytime visits and regular hourly calls in people’s own homes. You’ll be helping with things like personal care, supporting with meals, prompting or administering medication as agreed, and running light errands or shopping. Work is client-by-client: you agree the hours and duties directly, and you can accept only the jobs you want.

Pay is set by you — carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and £18.80–£19.50 per hour reflects what many local carers charge. PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, handles invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work. That means you keep control without dealing with every single bit of admin yourself.

Who this suits: experienced carers in and around Newtownabbey who want flexible daytime work, fair pay and a clear working relationship with families. It’s ideal if you’re used to delivering personal care and value building reliable relationships with the people you support. You’ll be self-employed, which suits those who want control over when and where they work.

Requirements to join are straightforward: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

Practicalities: you can choose how far you’ll travel — many carers cover Newtownabbey and surrounding areas such as Merville Garden Village, Greenisland, Holywood, Carrickfergus, Dundonald and Ballyclare. You’ll set your own working area, accept the clients you want and book only the hours you’re comfortable with. PrimeCarers takes care of matching, contracts and payments so you can focus on care.

If you’re an experienced carer ready to move away from agency shifts and take control of your work in Newtownabbey, creating a profile is quick and straightforward. Apply in minutes and start choosing the hourly care you want to do.