Private Carer Jobs in Old Oscott

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Old Oscott who need friendly, daytime hourly home care. Typical visits include personal care, meal support, prompting or administering medication, and running errands so people can stay safe and comfortable at home. You choose the clients, hours and service area, and set your own hourly rate within the local range of £18.50–£20 per hour. Right now, 26 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Daytime home visits suit experienced carers who value predictable, meaningful work and the freedom to manage their diary. If you are used to agency routines but want more control over which clients you work with, being self-employed through PrimeCarers lets you keep the hands-on care you enjoy while deciding when and where you work in Old Oscott and beyond. You might cover pockets of the town or take calls in neighbouring areas such as Queslett, Kingstanding, Perry Beeches, New Oscott, Great Barr and Perry Common.

What the work involves
Typical shifts are hourly daytime visits. Tasks often include help with washing and dressing, continence support, preparing meals, prompting medication and light shopping or errands. All visits are with people living in their own homes across Old Oscott and the wider West Midlands community.

Who we’re looking for

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

Pay & flexibility
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates, so you pick what you charge and which jobs you accept. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you. Insurance is included while you work on assignments arranged through the platform, so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

How it works to apply
Applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload key documents and references, and complete verification — profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, you’ll see client requests you can accept or decline, keeping full control of your diary and service area.

If you’re based in Old Oscott and ready to move away from rigid agency rotas while keeping hands-on care at the centre of your work, PrimeCarers makes that transition straightforward and practical. Create your profile today and start choosing the clients and hours that suit you.