Services Offered by Private Carers

Flexible hourly care that fits around real life.

Hourly care gives you practical, personalised support at home without committing to a full-day arrangement. It is ideal when you need help at regular times, a few visits each week, or responsive support that works around your schedule.

At a glance

Hourly Care

Best for flexible daytime support and recurring visits.

Visit style

30 min+

Best for

Flexible routines

Booking feel

Adaptable

Private care designed around home life

Care Opt helps people find trusted self-employed support workers who can shape support around routines, preferences, and the rhythm of everyday life at home.

What this service can include

Morning and evening routines

Companionship and wellbeing check-ins

Meal preparation and hydration prompts

Community access and appointments

Light support with daily living tasks

Regular visits that can evolve over time

When hourly care is a strong fit

People who want support around school runs, work, or family schedules
Older adults who need help a few times a week
Clients returning home after illness or hospital discharge
Families who want consistent companionship without live-in support

How it flows

A simpler path to finding the right support.

Step 1

Tell us what time of day matters most

Search by postcode and shortlist support workers whose profiles, rates, and availability match the routine you want covered.

Step 2

Shape the visits around your week

Use chat to discuss timing, visit length, preferred tasks, and how support should feel in practice.

Step 3

Book with room to adapt

Start with the hours you need now, then adjust frequency and timing as your routine changes.

Next step

Explore support workers who provide hourly care.

Start with your postcode, compare profiles, and arrange support that feels right for your home, routine, and priorities.