Night Care Assistant Jobs in Wick

Night care assistants in Wick support people in their own homes through waking or sleeping nights so families can rest. You’ll work overnight providing companionship, checks, personal care and reassurance while someone sleeps or needs attentive support. These are self-employed roles: you set your own hours, pick the clients you want and choose the area you cover. New care jobs in the area are posted on PrimeCarers throughout the year.

Overnight work can suit experienced carers who prefer quieter shifts, want fewer daytime commitments or are thinking of moving away from agency rota systems. Typical pay is in the range £15–£25 per hour, with many carers charging within £15–£25 per hour for hourly nights and using £140–£160 per day for live-in day rates where appropriate. You decide which shifts to accept, and whether you prefer waking nights where you stay alert or sleeping nights with regular checks.

• Who can apply: at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
• Checks: an Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need support.
• Work terms: you remain self-employed, set your own rates and choose clients, hours and service area.
• Support from PrimeCarers: we find clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work.

Shifts vary from a few nights a month to regular ongoing nights. Night care commonly includes checking comfort and breathing, supporting with personal care overnight, medication reminders, light documentation and providing reassurance. It’s a practical, hands-on role that suits professionals who can work independently and value the continuity of supporting the same people over time.

Wick is at the heart of this work, and many carers choose to cover the surrounding area including Thurso, Kirkwall, Brora, Lossiemouth, Dornoch and Cullen; you decide how far you’ll travel. PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we draw up contracts with families, manage invoices and payments, and include insurance while you’re on a booked shift. Applying takes minutes on our site and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re based in Wick and want to take control of your night care work — choosing the hours, setting the rates and building relationships with families — join PrimeCarers to start receiving invitations to suitable night roles. Create your profile, upload references and the required checks, and begin choosing the nights that suit you.