Self-employed night care in Ventnor
Night Care Assistant Jobs in Ventnor
Overnight care opportunities — set your hours and your rate £17–£19.80 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
Night care in Ventnor means supporting someone through the hours others sleep so families can rest confident their loved one is looked after. You might do waking nights, be on hand for turning and medication, or cover sleeping nights with regular checks — all in the client’s own home. These are ongoing, self-employed opportunities across Ventnor and the wider Isle of Wight. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers is built for experienced carers who want more control than agency life often offers. You choose your clients, the hours you’ll take and the area you’ll work in, and you set your own rates. Many carers who join set rates within £17–£19.80 per hour and mix visiting nights with occasional live-in work.
What night care looks like can vary. Typical duties include regular wellbeing checks, supporting with personal care if needed, administering medication per plan, and keeping clear notes so daytime family members and professionals have up-to-date information. Nights can be quiet and deeply rewarding — you’ll give families the gift of rest while doing skilled, compassionate work in their home.
Who this suits: if you have at least one year of professional care experience and are used to making decisions on your feet, night work can be a good fit. Many carers moving away from agency shifts value the predictable nights and the chance to build relationships with the same families across Ventnor and nearby towns such as Shanklin, Sandown, Brading, Ryde, East Cowes and Cowes.
How PrimeCarers supports you
- You stay self-employed and set your own hours, clients and service area.
- PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
- Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
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
These roles are available across Ventnor and elsewhere on the Isle of Wight. You’ll be presented with ongoing opportunities rather than a single shift, and you decide which matches you accept. If you want a quieter pattern or regular nights with the same family, you can build that into your profile. Applying takes only a few minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing suitable night roles quickly.
What carers earn around Ventnor
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 30 carers in the area
£18.60–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 29 carers in the area
£17–£19.80 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1937 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed: choose the rate that suits you and the shifts you accept.
Flexible hours
Pick nights that fit your life — waking or sleeping nights, visiting or live-in.
Meaningful overnight work
Build longer-term relationships and provide continuity of care for families.
We handle admin & insurance
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing, payments and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply in minutes, add your experience, DBS and references. PrimeCarers can assist with DBS checks.
- 2
Verify and go live
Verification usually takes a few days. Once approved your profile is visible and you’ll start receiving matches.
- 3
Choose shifts and get paid
Pick the overnight roles you want. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care.
Frequently asked questions
Night care ranges from sitting with a sleeping client and doing hourly checks to providing regular hands-on support through the night. Tasks can include personal care, repositioning, medication per plan, record-keeping and responding promptly to any needs.
As a self-employed carer you set your own rates and availability. Many carers on the platform set rates within £18.60–£20 per hour for hourly night care and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates, but you choose what works for you.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can help arrange the DBS if you need support.
Yes. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for the bookings you accept, and we provide insurance while you are working through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you’ll begin receiving matches for night care across Ventnor and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Ventnor through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
