Self-employed night carers wanted
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Tipton
Choose your own nights, set your own rates — typical roles fall around £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
Looking for night‑time care work in Tipton that fits your life and experience? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with families who need waking or sleeping nights in the client’s own home — so relatives can rest while you provide safe, respectful support. Roles often involve personal care, medication prompting, companionship and regular checks through the night, in and around Tipton and across the West Midlands.
Right now, 23 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This kind of overnight care suits people who already have practical experience and want more control than traditional agency work. You choose waking nights or sleeping nights, pick the clients you want and set your own availability. Many carers set rates within £17–£18 per hour, and because you’re self‑employed you manage the hours that work for you.
PrimeCarers makes the admin easier: we find you clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you work. That means you can focus on care rather than paperwork, whether you work regular nights in Tipton, occasional weekend shifts or live‑in day cover nearby.
What you’ll need to join
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
If you live in Tipton, or travel from Dudley, Coseley, Ridgacre, Moxley, Netherton or Oldbury, you can set your own service area and accept only the shifts you want. PrimeCarers supports self‑employed carers who are ready to step away from restrictive rotas but still want reliable client introductions and back‑office support. Your profile takes minutes to complete and typically goes live within days of verification.
Applying is straightforward: create a profile, upload your documents and references, and choose the kinds of night work you’ll accept. You remain in control of bookings, rates and travel. Families contact you through the platform and PrimeCarers helps with contracts and secure payments so you can concentrate on delivering calm, professional night support across Tipton.
If you’re an experienced carer in Tipton looking for flexible, meaningful overnight work in the West Midlands, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Create your profile and start choosing the nights that suit you.
What carers earn around Tipton
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 169 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 143 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1532 carers in the area
£146–£161 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed so you decide what to charge — many carers work within the £17–£18 per hour range.
Flexible hours
Pick waking or sleeping nights, choose clients and build a schedule that fits family life.
Meaningful overnight support
Provide calm, professional care that lets families rest while you keep their loved ones safe and comfortable.
Admin handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up, list your experience, upload references and choose the types of night work you’ll accept.
- 2
Verify and go live
Complete DBS and reference checks (we can help arrange DBS). Profiles typically go live within days.
- 3
Find clients and book nights
Families contact you through the platform; you accept the nights and manage bookings on your terms.
Frequently asked questions
Overnight care can be waking nights — where you provide active support and regular checks — or sleeping nights, where you’re on call and available as needed. Tasks include personal care, medication prompting, reassurance and companionship.
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your hours while PrimeCarers handles client introductions and back‑office support.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and families can begin contacting you about shifts.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Tipton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
