Self-employed home care — daytime visits

Private Carer Jobs in Portchester

£18.80–£21 per hour — set your own rates, choose clients and hours in Portchester

  • 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

Work as a self-employed private carer in Portchester supporting people at home with daytime visits for personal care, meals, medication prompts and essential errands. You can choose the hours you want, pick clients who suit you and set the rate that reflects your skills. Right now, 13 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

On PrimeCarers you’ll be part of a simple, honest way to work across Portchester and nearby areas including Fareham, Gosport, Wickham, Lee on the Solent, Southsea and Waterlooville. Most carers focus on short daytime visits, typically within the £18.80–£21 per hour band; some also take longer live-in days within the £145–£160 per day range. You stay self-employed and set your own rates and availability, while PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments — and provides insurance cover while you’re working.

This kind of hourly home care suits experienced, reliable people who enjoy hands-on, person-centred support. Typical duties include helping with washing and dressing, supporting mobility, preparing meals, prompting medication and running errands like collecting prescriptions or groceries. You’ll be visiting clients in their homes across Portchester and the surrounding Hampshire towns, building continuity and trust with people you choose to work with.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self-employed, so you’re responsible for your tax and National Insurance. PrimeCarers makes administration easier by handling contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and providing insurance while you work.

Applying takes just minutes. Create a profile, upload your ID and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. If you’re already thinking about leaving agency shifts but want more control over what you take on, Portchester offers regular opportunities for daytime visiting care and steady local demand.

If you want to discuss how this works for people with specific experience areas, or how to set rates and availability, PrimeCarers’ local team can answer questions and help you get started. You choose the clients, the hours and the catchment area — whether you want to remain focused on Portchester or cover parts of Hampshire nearby. Start your profile today and be ready to pick the work that fits your life and skills.

What carers earn around Portchester

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 72 carers in the area

£18.80–£21 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 65 carers in the area

£17–£20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2044 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and choose what to charge, what to accept and when to work.

Flexible hours

Pick daytime visits that fit around your life — mornings, afternoons or both.

Meaningful home care

Time with clients for personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands.

Admin and insurance taken care of

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply in minutes

    Create your profile, add ID and references and tell us about your experience.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    PrimeCarers checks documents and DBS; profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose your work

    See client requests, set your rate and accept visits that suit your schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You remain self-employed, choose your own hours, select which clients to work with and set your rates.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and client payments. Once you complete visits you are paid through the platform, and insurance is included while you work.

Yes. As a self-employed carer you are responsible for your own tax and National Insurance. PrimeCarers does not manage personal tax returns but can provide records of your earnings through the platform.

Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles typically go live within days so you can start choosing clients in Portchester and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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