Self‑employed carers wanted

Overnight Carer Jobs in Pelham

Set your own rates and choose the nights you work — typical rates £17–£19.89 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

Overnight care in Pelham means supporting someone in their own home through the night so their family can rest. Roles include waking nights — active support, checks and personal care — and sleeping nights where you remain on-site and available. Work is local to Pelham and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire, with opportunities suited to experienced, self‑employed carers.

Right now, 191 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency routines, PrimeCarers helps you make the switch while keeping control. Carers on the platform are self‑employed: you set your own hours, choose clients and decide your service area. Typical rates fall in £17–£19.89 per hour and you decide the exact amount you charge. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work — so you can focus on care rather than paperwork.

Overnight care often suits people who prefer predictable night work, are confident with lone shifts and can manage emergencies calmly. You’ll work in someone’s home, supporting routines, medication prompts, repositioning and any agreed personal care. Some nights are more hands‑on, others are quieter — you choose the roles that fit your skills and availability.

Requirements to join:

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

Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification. You can state the neighbourhoods you’ll cover — Pelham and nearby Elstree, Stanmore, Borehamwood, Bushey, Edgware and Harrow Weald — and only accept nights that suit you. PrimeCarers advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities, not a single placement, so you can build a regular booking pattern or pick occasional nights alongside other work.

We support experienced carers through the onboarding process, including DBS checks and profile verification. Insurance, secure payment processing and standard contracts are included while you’re working through the platform. If you value autonomy — choosing clients, hours and rates — and want honest admin support without losing control of your working life, this could be a good fit in Pelham and across Hertfordshire.

To get started, create your profile, add your experience and references, and complete the checks. Applying takes minutes and many carers are active on the platform within days. If you’re ready to offer overnight care in Pelham, we’d love to see your profile.

What carers earn around Pelham

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 945 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.50 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 818 carers in the area

£17–£19.89 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2290 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and set the fee you charge. Typical rates are £17–£19.89 per hour and you control your earnings.

Flexible hours

Choose the nights, frequency and clients that fit your life — from occasional shifts to regular bookings.

Meaningful work

Provide essential overnight support that helps families rest and keeps people living at home safely.

Admin and insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re working.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

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

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Complete checks (we can help with Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose nights and get paid

    Pick the overnight shifts you want. PrimeCarers arranges contracts and payments, and provides insurance while you work.

Frequently asked questions

You choose your hourly fee as a self‑employed carer. Many carers use the platform’s typical rate range as a guide. Remember to factor in travel time, preparation and any additional responsibilities when setting your rate.

To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can assist with arranging a DBS if you don’t already have one.

No. You decide which nights to accept. Some carers build a regular roster of nights, others pick occasional shifts alongside other commitments.

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and secure payments, and includes insurance while you work. We also support verification and DBS arrangements during onboarding.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once your profile is active you can accept nights around Pelham and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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