Self-employed night care
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Sedgefield
Set your own rates (£17–£18 per hour), choose nights and clients across Sedgefield 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
Overnight care in Sedgefield means supporting a person in their own home through the night so families can rest. You might work waking nights, providing hands-on care and monitoring, or sleeping nights where you stay in the home and respond as needed. These roles suit experienced carers who want to work nights with the independence of self-employment.
Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
If you’re used to agency life but want more control, PrimeCarers lets you choose your own clients, hours and service area — set your own rates and keep the work that fits your life. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; many night carers in and around Sedgefield charge within £17–£18 per hour depending on experience and duties. We match you with families across Sedgefield and nearby towns including Ferryhill, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, Billingham, Fairfield and Stockton on Tees, and we also cover requests across Durham.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles the paperwork: we manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means you can focus on delivering great night care without chasing invoices. You remain in control: accept the jobs you want, decline those you don’t, and arrange hours that suit your life and other commitments.
Who this suits
- Carers with at least one year of professional care experience who are comfortable working nights.
- People who value independence and want to set their own prices and routines.
- Those who can travel within Sedgefield and parts of Durham and surrounding towns.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need it.
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload your DBS and references, and our checks are quick. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you could be accepting night work in and around Sedgefield soon. Our team is here to support you through verification and to answer questions about overnight working, duties and travel in Durham and neighbouring areas.
If you want to keep doing the hands-on, compassionate night care you do best but with more flexibility and control, PrimeCarers could be the right move. Set your hours, choose clients, and let us take care of contracts and payments so you can focus on the people you support in Sedgefield and beyond.
What carers earn around Sedgefield
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 37 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 31 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 570 carers in the area
£146–£160 per day
Why join PrimeCarers for night care
Set your rates
You’re self-employed and choose what to charge. Typical night rates fall within £17–£18 per hour.
Choose your hours
Pick the waking or sleeping nights that fit your life — accept only the shifts you want.
Work that matters
Provide compassionate overnight care in someone’s own home and give families peace of mind.
Contracts & insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up and tell us about your experience. It only takes minutes to apply.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload DBS and references. PrimeCarers helps with checks and profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Choose nights and clients
We introduce families; you decide which night roles to accept and set your availability.
Frequently asked questions
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. If you meet those requirements, you can apply as a self-employed carer.
Overnight care covers waking nights — active monitoring, personal care and interventions — and sleeping nights where you stay in the home and respond if needed. Duties vary by client; discuss requirements before accepting a role.
As self-employed carers you set your own rates and choose which jobs to accept. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you receive payment without chasing families.
Yes. PrimeCarers provides insurance for carers while they’re carrying out agreed work and our team is available to support you with queries, checks and client introductions.
Applying takes minutes and our verification process is designed to be fast. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which we’ll introduce suitable families in Sedgefield, Durham and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Sedgefield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
