Night Care Assistant

Night-time care in Harlesden supports families by providing waking or sleeping nights so relatives can rest with confidence. These ongoing self-employed opportunities let you work with people in their own homes, delivering hands-on care, observation, medication prompts and companionship through the night.
Right now, 234 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Overnight shifts vary: some clients ask for a waking night (active support through the hours) while others need a sleeping night with regular checks. You’ll visit clients in Harlesden and nearby areas, build relationships and be the steady presence families rely on. This role suits experienced carers who prefer continuity and the calm rhythm of nights rather than shift rotation or rushed handovers.

As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and choose which clients, hours and service area work for you. Typical pay guidance is £17–£19.50 per hour and many carers reference £18.80–£20.20 per hour for hourly night work or £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates when relevant. You decide availability and how many nights to accept; we won’t promise income, but we make it straightforward to work on your terms.

PrimeCarers finds clients and handles contracts, invoicing and payments. While you’re working on a booking we also include insurance cover so you can focus on care, not paperwork. We support carers across Harlesden and Brent and have connections in local communities to help you pick shifts close to home.

Requirements to join include at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify documents and references before profiles go live to protect families and carers alike.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once approved you can browse or be introduced to overnight roles that fit your availability and preferences. If you’re ready to move away from agency constraints and take control of your nights in Harlesden, this is a practical, supported route to do that. Create your profile, choose the clients that suit you and start helping families sleep easier.

We also serve surrounding neighbourhoods including Willesden, Kensal Green, Park Royal, Dollis Hill, Old Oak Common and Brent Park so you can pick work that fits your travel and life plans.

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