Self-employed night care in Thorne
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Thorne
Waking or sleeping nights supporting people at home — set your own rates (typical £16.50–£18 per hour) and choose shifts that suit your life.
- 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 assistants in Thorne support people in their own homes through waking or sleeping nights so families can rest. You’ll be providing reassurance, personal care, medication prompts and basic checks overnight — the kind of steady, calm support that keeps someone safe and comfortable until morning. Right now, 7 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This listing advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities in Thorne and the surrounding South Yorkshire area. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Typical pay sits around £16.50–£18 per hour, and many carers use PrimeCarers to present their experience and availability to local families.
PrimeCarers introduces you to families and looks after the contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work. That means less admin and more time doing the care you know how to do well. You remain self-employed at all times and free to accept or decline the assignments that fit your life in Thorne, Stainforth, Crowle, Snaith, Goole, Askern and Epworth, or further afield as you choose. Stainforth, Crowle, Snaith, Goole, Askern and Epworth
Who this suits
This is for experienced carers who want to move away from fixed agency rotas and have the confidence to work independently overnight. It suits people comfortable with the quiet rhythms of night work, good observation and record-keeping, and the ability to respond calmly when needed.
Requirements to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Application takes minutes: build your profile, add your experience and references, and submit for verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then you can begin choosing clients and shifts around Thorne and the wider South Yorkshire area.
If you’re looking for a more autonomous way to work nights while keeping the safety net of contracts, payments and insurance handled for you, PrimeCarers could be the right next step. Create a profile, add your details and start seeing opportunities that match the way you want to work.
What carers earn around Thorne
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 57 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 48 carers in the area
£16.50–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2058 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set the rates
Remain self-employed and choose your own hourly fees — typical rates are £16.50–£18 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the nights you want, accept only the clients and areas that suit you, and keep control of your rota.
Meaningful overnight support
Provide steady, person-centred night care that helps families in Thorne get the rest they need.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, availability and the areas you cover. This only takes a few minutes.
- 2
Verify your checks
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if needed.
- 3
Choose clients and shifts
Once verified your profile goes live and you can accept night care work that fits your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. You decide which clients, hours and service area you’ll accept while PrimeCarers finds the families and handles contracts and payments.
Night care ranges from regular checks, repositioning, personal care and medication prompts to staying awake for support. Some nights are sleeping-in with regular checks and others are waking nights — you can choose the type that suits you.
Typical pay is shown for each opportunity. For night shifts you’ll often see ranges such as £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates — you set the specific rate you’ll accept.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references to be listed on PrimeCarers.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing opportunities around Thorne and the wider South Yorkshire area quickly.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Thorne through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.