Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Southminster

Working through PrimeCarers in Southminster means you bring your experience to local families on your terms. These are self-employed, hourly home care roles — daytime visits supporting adults with personal care, meals, medication prompts and errands. You’ll be matched with households across Southminster and the surrounding area, so you can pick visits that fit your diary. Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical day-to-day duties include helping with washed and dressed routines, preparing meals and drinks, supporting medication prompts (not administering prescription-only medicines unless agreed), light domestic tasks and escorting clients to appointments or short shopping trips. Visits are usually one-to-two hours, though lengths vary by client. If you’re used to agency shifts but want more control, this role lets you be selective about who you work with and when.

PrimeCarers supports self-employed carers in Southminster and across Essex by handling client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work with clients sourced through the platform. You set your own rates — many carers work within a typical range of £18.80–£20 per hour — and you decide your clients, hours and service area.

This opportunity suits experienced carers who prefer independence: people who value flexibility, clear paperwork and the chance to build steady relationships with the households they support. To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one if needed) and verifiable references. You don’t need to give up working for agencies overnight — many carers use PrimeCarers to supplement or replace agency work when they’re ready.

Applying takes minutes. You create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. You’ll see matches in Southminster and nearby towns such as Burnham on Crouch, Rochford, Heybridge, Maldon, Stroud Green and North Shoebury. We don’t promise specific hours or income, but we do provide the tools and admin support so you can focus on quality care.

If you’re an experienced carer wanting more control over your work and life in Southminster, PrimeCarers makes the switch straightforward and professional. Create your profile today and start choosing the clients and hours that suit you.