Earn more. Keep more. Care better.
SpecialCarers is the marketplace built for caregivers who want fair pay, reliable shifts, and the support of a team that actually has their back.
Why caregivers choose us
Keep 70% of every shift
Our 30% service fee covers your background check, insurance backstop, payment processing, and 24/7 support — so you keep 70% of every shift, transparently.
Free background check
We pay for your Enhanced DBS check via the UK Disclosure and Barring Service. Renewals are on us too.
Same-day payouts
Earnings hit your bank within 24 hours of shift completion via Stripe Connect — many banks even support same-day deposits.
Pick your own shifts
Set your hourly rate, your availability, your travel radius. Decline anything that doesn't fit.
Free training
Access to our training library: paediatric first aid refreshers, dementia care, manual handling, and more — at no cost.
Real support
If something goes wrong on a shift, we have your back. Trust & safety team is one tap away during any active booking.
What you’ll need
- Right to work in the UK
- 18 years or older
- Pass an Enhanced DBS background check
- Provide ID + selfie verification
- At least one verifiable reference
- Smartphone (iOS or Android)
- Bank account in your name
- For specialised work (postnatal, special-needs, complex/clinical, eldercare with personal care): relevant training certificates
Independent contractor model — you’re responsible for your own taxes (UK self-assessment). We provide annual earnings statements to help.
How it works in 5 minutes
- 1. Apply. Tell us about your experience, certifications, and the kind of work you want.
- 2. Verify. ID + selfie, phone, and address. Then your background check kicks off — usually 1–5 days.
- 3. Build your profile. Upload certificates, set your rate, write a short intro for families.
- 4. Get matched. When a family books matching your filters, you get notified — accept or decline.
- 5. Get paid. Complete the shift, get reviewed, get paid within 24 hours.
Apply in 5 minutes.
Background checks usually clear within 1–5 days. You can start booking shifts the moment they do.
Start your application