Private Carer Jobs in Sidmouth

Daytime, hourly home care in Sidmouth supporting people in their own homes with personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands. Visits are usually short stays or longer calls during the day, focused on helping clients live safely and comfortably at home. Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This work suits experienced carers who want to move away from traditional agency routines and run their own micro‑business in Sidmouth and nearby areas. You will be self-employed, set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area to accept. Many carers on the platform charge within £19.20–£25 per hour and decide what works for them. You can balance regular daytime rounds with occasional one‑off visits to suit your life in Devon.

Typical duties include personal care such as washing and dressing, supporting with meals and light cooking, prompting or administering medication as agreed with the client, accompanying clients out for errands or appointments, and keeping clear notes after each visit. You will be working directly with families and clients who want consistent, reliable daytime support in Sidmouth and the surrounding towns such as Budleigh Salterton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Colyton, Honiton and Exmouth.

PrimeCarers is designed to reduce the admin burden. The platform finds local clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. While you work on bookings found through PrimeCarers, insurance cover is included. PrimeCarers can also help arrange an Enhanced DBS if you do not already have one, and will verify references so your profile can go live quickly.

To join you must have at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS (or the willingness to get one). Applying takes minutes and most profiles are approved and visible within days of verification. If you already work in Sidmouth or want to cover nearby areas, you can pick the clients and hours that suit you and keep the control that comes with being self-employed.

If you are an experienced carer looking for straightforward, local daytime work and more autonomy over pay and hours, creating a profile is the next step. Apply now and start choosing the work that fits your life in Sidmouth and across Devon.