Independent CarerQuality shift cover.
Without the agency mark-up.
Vetted, skill-matched carers for care homes and domiciliary providers — employed through our in-house PAYE, with a transparent hourly fee.
Agency vs Independent Carer
| Typical agency | Independent Carer | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly charge | £28–£40+, 40–60% margin | Carer pay + £3.50–£4.50 fee |
| Skill matching | Whoever is free | Verified competencies only |
| Compliance | Paper files on request | Digital 9-point passport |
| Timesheets | Paper, chased weekly | Digital coordinator sign-off |
| Rapid cover | Premium, often unfilled | On shift within 1.5 hours |
Transparent three-tier pricing
Tier 1 · Standard adult
Carer from £16.00/hr
Fee £3.50/hr + VAT
Tier 2 · Complex clinical
Carer from £18.50/hr
Fee £4.00/hr + VAT
Tier 3 · High acuity & challenging
Carer from £21.00/hr
Fee £4.50/hr + VAT
Day, waking night, sleeping night and live-in cover. Provider-selected bank holiday pay, with protected minimum rates. Nurse pay from £28/hr + £5/hr platform fee.
Fair to carers, good for residents
- Whole-shift pay — travel between calls is paid, never contact-time only
- Carers choose their shifts, so they turn up motivated
- Pay within 24 hours of sign-off keeps our best carers loyal
- Optional mileage allowance — your choice to offer