We connect self-employed carers with families throughout Great Britain

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of older people? Find out everything you need to know about joining the Elder platform as a self-employed carer.

Access the ElderHub

Apply for opportunities, chat to families, and build a schedule from our award-winning app

Find the right clients

Browse opportunities and get custom matched to those that best fit your requirements.

Get paid on time

Our secure system means no more chasing invoices or delayed payments.

Make a real difference

Help vulnerable people get the quality care they need, in their own homes.

Transform the way you find care work with Elder, an award-winning marketplace

Are you tired of ringing round agencies or placing adverts online in order to find new home care clients? Elder has created an award-winning platform for self-employed carers that makes it easier to find and manage your care work

Reasons to use Elder’s introductory platform-

No joining fee and free access to an award-winning app
Browse and apply for opportunities that fit around your lifestyle
The care agreement is between you and the family directly, allowing you to make the most of your skills, experience and judgement.
Get an exclusive discount on Carers and Personal Assistants Insurance from Fish Insurance

Get started with Elder

We’ve made it as simple as possible to join the Elder platform. Ultimately, it’s all about getting to know you, so that you can get the most out of care.

What type of opportunities can I find on the ElderHub?

Live-in care

You’ll move into your clients home to offer one-to-one support with their care needs.

Visiting care

You’ll provide one-on-one support through care visits.

Access hundreds of opportunities from your phone.

Once you’ve completed a short suitability check you’ll gain access to our ElderHub app – designed exclusively for self-employed carers.

Easy

Get notified of new opportunities that meet your requirements, and apply straight from your phone.

Flexible

Set your preferences, choose when and where you work, and book breaks with ease.

Supportive

Get support around-the-clock via the carer newsfeed and help centre.

Efficient

Get real time application updates, track your payments, and easily keep your information up-to-date.

Protecting yourself as a self-employed carer

Carers on the Elder platform can purchase Carer and Personal Assistants Insurance from our partner Fish, at a discounted rate of £59* per year (usually £89 per year). Simply click the link below to find out more.

*Discount automatically applied. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time and without giving reason.

About Elder

Elder is an introductory marketplace that connects self-employed carers to families across Great Britain.

If you’re new to a company like Elder, you may be confused about what our ‘introductory’ status means for you. In the simplest terms, we’re here to give you the tools you need to find your care clients. This means –

It’s easier to find the right opportunities

There’s no need to ring round agencies or advertise online. With Elder you can browse and apply for suitable opportunities with ease. Each listing includes the number of hours or days required, the location and detailed care information from the family.

You can access the right information

Going into your placement, we’ll ensure you have all the information you need, and with our in-app chat feature you can easily talk to the family and the Elder team to ask any questions and get to know your clients before you arrive.

You're free to do your job

The care agreement is between you and the family, there’s no care manager directing how you should care for your client. You’re free to work together with the family - calling on your skills and experience to provide truly person-centred care.