Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Selsdon

Work as a self-employed hourly care assistant in Selsdon helping people stay independent at home. Daytime visits typically cover personal care, meal support, medication prompts and errands — short calls or longer visits that fit local needs in Selsdon and the surrounding area.

Right now, 201 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This kind of work suits carers who want the hands-on, person-centred aspects of home care without agency restrictions. You’ll be choosing your own clients, hours and service area, and you’ll invoice for the time you work. Typical rates for roles like this are £18.80–£20 per hour. You can also reference the usual ranges for different assignments: £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day work when applicable.

Common daytime duties include:

• Personal care and washing
• Meal preparation and dietary support
• Medication prompting and administration support
• Shopping, posting letters and light errands
• Companionship and mobility assistance around the home

PrimeCarers connects you directly with families across Selsdon and nearby areas such as Sanderstead, Forestdale, Riddlesdown, Addington, South Croydon and New Addington. We handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you work. That practical support is designed to free you to focus on care, not paperwork.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one) and verifiable references. If you already have a DBS and references, the profile verification is quicker. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control over when and where you work in Selsdon or greater Croydon, PrimeCarers is built for carers who want flexibility and clearer relationships with families. You remain self-employed, set your own rate and accept only the clients and hours that suit you.

Ready to change how you work? Create your PrimeCarers profile — it’s quick to apply, and many carers are taking bookings within days.