Self‑employed night care
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Shenley Fields
Overnight waking or sleeping nights in Shenley Fields — set your own rates, typically £17–£18 per hour.
- 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
Work nights in Shenley Fields supporting adults in their own homes with waking or sleeping night support so families can rest. Overnight care includes checking on clients, personal care when needed, medication prompts, repositioning, observations and keeping the person safe and comfortable through the night. You’ll be working across Shenley Fields and the surrounding area in the West Midlands, supporting clients with dignity and continuity of care. Right now, 20 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families — you set your own rates, choose which clients to accept, the hours you run and the area you cover. Typical pay for this kind of overnight work is £17–£18 per hour and you decide your rates within that local market. We introduce families to you and handle contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care.
This work suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency rostering and keep the autonomy of self‑employment. Overnight roles include waking nights (active care through the shift) and sleeping nights (on-site but resting, responding as needed) — you choose what you’re comfortable providing. You’ll often be the consistent, trusted person families rely on overnight in Shenley Fields and nearby communities like Shenley Green, Middle Quinton, Weoley Castle, Weoley Hill, Bartley Green and Frankley.
To join you must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange this. We also include insurance while you are working on assignments booked through the platform.
How it fits into your life: set the nights you want, combine with day work if you wish, or focus on overnight work only. You remain self‑employed, which means you manage your own tax and bookkeeping; PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts and payment collection. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable matches quickly.
If you are an experienced carer in Shenley Fields or elsewhere in the West Midlands who values control over your schedule and clients, this could be a simple way to build a steady stream of overnight work while keeping autonomy. Create your profile now and begin choosing the nights that suit you.
What carers earn around Shenley Fields
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 177 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 151 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1556 carers in the area
£146–£162.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your rates
You’re self‑employed so you choose your hourly rate and terms; typical local ranges are £17–£18 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the nights you want, choose clients and manage your diary to fit your life.
Meaningful overnight work
Provide consistent night support so families in Shenley Fields can sleep easier.
Support while you work
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance for bookings.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes, add experience and references, and request an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients
Browse matches in Shenley Fields and nearby areas, then accept the nights you want to do.
- 3
Work with support
PrimeCarers issues contracts, collects payments and provides insurance while you’re on booked work.
Frequently asked questions
Overnight care can be waking nights — active checks, personal care and observations through the shift — or sleeping nights where you’re on-site and respond as needed. Tasks depend on each client’s needs and are agreed in advance with the family.
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self‑employed contractors: you set your rates, choose clients and manage your availability. PrimeCarers finds families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, verifiable references, the right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this). Insurance is included while you are working on bookings made through the platform.
You decide your rates based on your experience and the local market. Typical overnight ranges are shown on the platform and many carers use £17–£18 per hour as a guide.
Applying takes only minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can start receiving client matches in Shenley Fields and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Shenley Fields through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
