STOP Being Underpaid, Undervalued & Overworked
How To Break Free From Care Company Employee Life And Build Your Own Thriving Care Business
(even if you've never been self-employed before and don't know where to start)
Join us today to be part of the UK's best and fastest growing network of self-employed independent carers!
The ONLY network built BY carers FOR carers!
Does This Sound Like Your Daily Reality?
"I feel like I'm watching my life pass by... work, home, sleep, repeat"
You're stuck in a treadmill of working just to survive, not thrive. You see other people building something for themselves while you're barely getting by on £9.50-£12 an hour. Deep down, you know you want more - you just don't know how to get there without risking everything.
"I know I’m a great carer… so why do I feel like I’m failing?"
You’re not failing because you don’t care - you’re failing because you care too much. The care company you work for tells you to rush, to "just pop in." But you can’t walk away when someone’s half-dressed or half-heard. That’s not real care.
You want to do the job properly - but the people you work for don’t seem to care about care.
"I love caring, but I hate feeling guilty about wanting to earn what I'm worth"
You've been told "care work isn't about money, it's about people" - but you watch agencies charge families £30+ an hour while paying you £11. You feel selfish for wanting more, even though you're the one doing the actual caring. You've spent a lifetime pleasing others, so putting your needs first feels wrong.
"I'm exhausted but the only way to earn more is to work more hours"
You're already working over your contracted hours, taking extra shifts just to make ends meet. You're missing your children's school events because you can't afford to turn down work. There's no space for YOU in your own life, but if you stop, how will you survive?
"But I'm not business minded"
You see other people making it work and think they must have something you don't. You've spent so many years working under someone else that you don't know how to lead yourself. What if you make a mistake and people judge you? What if you're just not cut out for this?
"I want to go self-employed but I'm drowning in conflicting advice"
You've Googled "how to become a self-employed carer" dozens of times, but every article says something different. You don't know where to start, and every time you try to figure it out, fear and overwhelm stop you in your tracks. Is it better to never start than to fail and look foolish?
I Know Exactly How You Feel Because I Was There Too
"I'm so tired of being treated like I don't matter, working ridiculous hours for minimum wage while agencies make a fortune off my hard work"
I know exactly how you feel. Seven years ago, I was in your shoes...
You became a carer because you genuinely care about people. You wanted to make a real difference in someone's life.
In truth you sort of just fell into caring but found you were really good at it and enjoyed making people smile. But somewhere along the way, the system has worn you down.
The spark that made you keep caring in the first place feels almost extinguished by the daily reality of care agency life.
Now your daily struggle with being an employed carer includes:
Working for £9.50-£12 an hour while watching agencies charge clients £30+ for your time
Zero-hours contracts that give you no security or guaranteed income
Not getting enough hours as they say they don’t have any available, yet watching them recruit new staff each week!
Unpaid travel time between clients that eats into your already tiny wage
Being expected to deliver ‘care’ in extremely unrealistic time scales
Then feeling like I’ve done a rubbish job because it’s not humanly possible to get the work done on the hours allocated!
Being treated like a number instead of the skilled professional you are
Missing your children's school events because you can't afford to turn down shifts
I’ve watched brilliant, caring people like you burn out and walk away from care - not because they didn’t care, but because they simply couldn’t survive on agency wages and the 'good will' that care companies rely on does eventually run out.
They left for “better jobs,” but not always by choice. Many were just worn down by constantly giving their all, yet still feeling like it was never enough. Like they were failing - at work, at home, at life - just for being “just a carer” in a system that didn’t see them, value them, or let them do the job properly.
I actually left the care industry myself. I was done.
After years of giving it everything I had, constantly being asked to do more with less, work miracles with no resources, 'think creatively' and somehow still smile through it… I couldn’t do it anymore.
I was heartbroken watching people pay for care they weren’t getting, seeing those who needed support not receiving the dignity or time they deserved. And I was tired of watching amazing, dedicated staff on minimum wage being expected to drop everything at a moment’s notice and come in when another member of staff had gone off 'sick'. Asking them to give meds, cook meals, fill in paperwork, provide emotional support, run households, manage behaviours - all for minimum wage.
What we ask of carers is huge.
What we pay them is disgraceful.
It’s just not right.
I started to wonder if caring was even a viable career anymore. The industry that I loved was making me miserable.
"Then I discovered something that changed everything... you can deliver care directly to clients without the middleman of a care agency taking most of your earnings"
I discovered WHY staying in the agency system keeps you poor - and more importantly, what actually works.
My care business has been fully booked for 5 years now. But here's what happened next that really excited me...
Other carers started asking "How are you doing this?" So I showed them. I've now helped over 100 carers to have thriving self-employed care businesses too.
I was shocked to learn that self-employed carers typically earn £22-£28 per hour for the same work I was doing for £11. But more importantly, I discovered I could finally deliver care the way it should be done - with time, respect, and genuine connection.
By this point I had been in the care industry for 13 years and NOBODY had ever said you could be self employed as a carer!
I had longed to work for myself for as long as I could remember. But often kicked myself for going down the 'care route'. With such a heavily regulated industry, there was no way I would ever be able to work for myself. But it turns out, you absolutely can!
What I learned shocked me:
According to recent industry research, self-employed carers typically earn £22-£28 per hour compared to agency carers who earn £9.50-£12 per hour.
Agency carers are often paid below the living wage despite doing essential work
Self-employed carers have complete control over their schedules and client choices
The demand for private care services is growing rapidly as families seek personalised care
But most alarming of all:
Most agency carers are unknowingly trapped in a system designed to keep them dependent while agencies profit from their skills, dedication and good will.
I know because I was making all these same assumptions about what was possible...
Through extensive research and consultation with:
Successful self-employed carers already earning £25+ per hour
Legal experts specialising in care sector self-employment
Insurance professionals who understand carer liability needs
Regulators, not just CQC (England), but CI (Scotland), CIW (Wales) and the RQIA (Northern Ireland), because I'm super thorough!
The Transformation You Can Expect
Before Professional Carers Network:
X Earning £9.50-£12/hour while agencies profit from your skills and good will
X Zero-hours contracts with no security
X Working multiple jobs just to make ends meet
X Missing family events for mandatory shifts you can't refuse
X Feeling like you're failing at work and at life
X Constantly saying "no" to your family because money's tight
X Feeling stuck in a dead-end job with no way out
After Professional Carers Network:
Earning £25-£30/hour for the same quality care
Complete control over your schedule and clients
Working fewer hours while earning significantly more
Never missing important family moments again
Feeling proud of what you do and who you are
Being able to say "yes" and treat your family
Building a career that gives you freedom and purpose
After helping 100+ other agency carers replicate these results, I've refined this system into a step-by-step method that anyone can use…
...even if you've never been self-employed before and feel completely overwhelmed by the thought of going it alone.
But don't take my word for it. Listen to these amazing carers:
Real Results From Real Carers
"Maria helped me on my journey to become a self-employed carer myself a couple of years ago, the best decision I've ever made."
- Barbara McCormick
"PCN is really useful, has helped me grow as a self-employed carer, thinking about things I hadn't thought of before and how important other things are. I am now fully booked thanks to help from Maria. Definitely worth joining"
- Jenni Palmer
"Maria is very professional and efficient with any of my queries. I feel fully supported. PCN is like a comfort blanket for Private Carers/companions."
- Lisa Griffiths
"I feel more supported by the Professional Carers Network than any employer I have ever encountered in care! I'm forever telling people about this wonderful group and how nice it is to have a great network of support."
- Stacey, Cornwall
Plus..
Get ongoing support at every stage - so you're never doing your care business alone.
Whether you're just starting out or years down the line, we're here to guide you, back you, and cheer you on.
Join the only carer membership built to support you from day one to year ten plus.
Set up. Grow. Thrive. Never feel alone.
Here's Everything You Get With Your Membership:
PCN Membership
Up to £2 Million Public Liability
Carer Insurance
Complete protection and peace of mind so you can focus on what you do best - caring.
30+ Professional Care
Training Courses
Stay skilled, confident, compliant, and ahead of the competition with ongoing professional development.
Professional ID & Discount Card
Instant credibility with clients plus money-saving perks for your business.
Enhanced DBS Processing
plus discount
We’ll handle your Enhanced DBS check for free - you just pay the discounted rate, exclusively for our members.
Supportive Community
Join a supportive community of like-minded carers - so you can feel connected, encouraged, and never alone as you build your business.
Professional Contracts & Editable Templates
Never worry about getting paid or getting the paperwork sorted with our proven templates.
Expert Mentorship
1:1 Personal guidance whenever you need it - you're never alone in this journey.
Business Profile on
Our Find A Carer Map
Get found by clients who need you with your own professional listing and custom URL.
Tax & Legal Issues 24/7
Advice Helpline
The advice line is completely bespoke to the care sector so they will be able to support members with any of your legal issues.
Email Referral For Local Jobs
Be the first to know about local people needing care in your area! The job details delivered directly to you, more work flow, zero effort!
While other carers continue struggling in the agency system, you'll be building the career you actually want using our proven methods.
YOUR FREEDOM PATH BEGINS HERE...
The 4 Modules That Transform Your Career
The Carepreneur Academy
MODULE 1: Understand The Business Model
Get crystal clear on how self-employed care works, what you can legally do, and why this model gives you the freedom, flexibility, and fair pay you deserve. No jargon - just the facts you need to feel confident moving forward.
MODULE 2: Setting Up for Success
Follow our step-by-step process to get your care business legally registered and professionally set up. We'll show you exactly what you need in place so you can welcome clients with complete confidence from day one.
MODULE 3: Get the Details Right
Avoid the expensive mistakes that trip up new self-employed carers. We'll show you the admin essentials, legal requirements, and systems that will future-proof your business and keep you stress-free.
MODULE 4: Get Your First Clients
Learn exactly where to find private clients and what to say when you do. We'll teach you simple strategies to build trust, stand out from agencies, and turn small jobs into long-term, well-paying relationships.
Five years ago, I launched my own self-employed care business with zero guidance, no idea where to start, and a whole lot of fear. I had many sleepless nights worrying if this was going to work? Would I be able to find enough clients? Would I be able to pay my bills? Was I even allowed to deliver care like this?!
But you know what, I figured it out! And not only did I build a thriving care business, but I saw the massive impact self-employed carers can have on everyone involved.
Other carers saw how well my care business was doing and started asking me how I did that and could they do it too. So I showed them as I'm all about community over competition! This led to the creation of the Professional Carers Network - because care can be an excellent career, you just need to use the correct business model!
You deserve support, structure, and a clear path forward. You don't need to struggle alone or figure it all out from scratch. (Having done that myself I really wouldn't recommend it!). You just need the right community behind you. And that's exactly what this is.
Professional Carers Network is a community of exceptional carers, all united by a shared mission: to deliver outstanding care while building businesses they love.
Hi, I'm Maria, I'm the Founder of the Professional Carers Network but more importantly I am a Self-Employed Carer too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’ve never been self-employed. Is this for me?
Yes. We guide you step-by-step from confused to confident. You don’t need business experience or be business minded to get started.
Q: Is £24.99 all I need to pay?
Yes. That includes insurance, training, contracts, and support. There are no hidden fees. That's less than 1 hours work as a self employed carer!
Q: Can I cancel any time?
Absolutely. No minimum contract. Stay as long as it’s helpful for you.
Q: Will this really help me get clients?
Yes. We teach you exactly how to attract and book the right clients (without relying on agencies).
Meet Our Regional Leads
Nicky brings years of real-life care experience and a deep belief in doing care the right way - personalised, professional, and from the heart.
As Regional Lead for Wiltshire, she’s a calm, supportive guide who’s always ready to listen, encourage, and help carers feel confident and connected.
Tracy is a knowledgeable and approachable self-employed carer with a genuine passion for raising standards in the care sector.
As Regional Lead, she’s here to offer practical support, friendly encouragement, and help others build care businesses they’re proud of.
We’re on a mission to change the face of care across the UK - and we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’ve invited some of our most passionate, experienced members to step up as Regional Leads.
These incredible carers are more than just local reps - they’re mentors, connectors, and champions for change.
They’re building mini-communities, hosting meet ups, offering peer support, and flying the flag for self-employed care in their regions.
📍We’re still growing, so not every area has a Regional Lead just yet - but don’t worry. Wherever you’re based, you’ll still get full access to our national support, training, check-ins, and thriving online community.
Because no matter your postcode, when you’re part of PCN - you’re never on your own.
Jenni has over a decade of experience as a self-employed carer in South Devon, bringing warmth, wisdom, and a no-nonsense approach to her work.
As Regional Lead, she’s here to share what really works - offering honest advice, genuine support, and plenty of encouragement to help carers grow with confidence.
Sadie has been a self-employed carer since 2005 and brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience and heart to everything she does.
As Regional Lead for Gloucester, she’s on a mission to build a powerful local network where carers feel seen, supported, and unstoppable.
No matter where you're based - you're never on your own.
Join now and plug straight into the momentum, support, and know-how that’s helping carers across the UK ditch the agency grind and build thriving businesses their proud of.
Ready to feel supported, connected, and inspired?
Become a member of the Professional Carers Network today and take the first step toward building a care career you're proud of.
Professional Carers Network Membership Details:
Here's how we help you be everyone's favourite self-employed carer…
✅ Professional Carer Network Membership: Ready to take your care business to the next level? Our Membership is designed for carers who want to build, grow, and thrive - not just survive.
Our mission is simple: we empower you to be the best carer possible by making being self-employed effortless so you can concentrate on what you do best…care!
From enhanced DBS processing to exclusive business-building tools, customisable templates, editable contracts, expert mentorship, training, insurance and exclusive community access.
This membership package really is a steal of a deal at £24.99 per month!
What You Get:
✅ Up to £2 Million Public Liability Insurance - Complete protection and peace of mind
✅ Professional Business Profile Advertising - Be listed on our Find A Carer Map and have your own custom URL - so you can be seen, trusted, and contacted directly by the clients who need you
✅ Professional Contracts & Legal Templates - Never worry about getting stiffed on payment again
✅ 30+ Professional Care Training Courses - Stay skilled, confident, and ahead of the competition
✅ 1:1 Check-In Calls - Personal guidance whenever you need it
✅ Professional ID & Discount Card - Instant credibility plus money-saving perks
✅ Exclusive Member Community - Connect with like-minded carers who understand your journey
✅ Business Setup Support - From legal structure to tax registration, we guide you through everything
✅ Client-Finding Strategies - Proven methods to build a steady stream of quality clients
✅ 24/7 Legal & Tax Helpline - Expert advice whenever you need it
✅ Enhanced DBS Processing at a discounted rate - Get the checks you need, processed for free (you just need to pay for the actual check fee at our exclusive member discounted rate)
Still Unsure? Here's the Truth.
You'll never feel "fully ready" to go self-employed.
The fear won't magically disappear. The overwhelm won't go away on its own. The difference between people who make it and those who don't?
They take action even when it feels scary.
The Professional Carers Network exists to make that first step easier, safer, and less terrifying. You don't have to do this alone - you just have to start.
So will you keep waiting? Or will you take control today?
What's Really Stopping You?
You already know something has to change.
You already know staying where you are isn't an option.
The longer you wait, the more time you waste feeling stuck
The longer you wait, the more shifts you take just to scrape by
The longer you wait, the more exhausted and burnt out you become
You'll never feel "fully ready" - but you can start today with support.
Join us so we can show you how you can earn more money, have more fun and take control of your career, all whilst still doing your caring role!
"When you're the best, you only want to surround
yourself with the best."
- Floyd Mayweather
Ready To Transform Your Caring Career?
Join us today to be part of the UK's best and fastest growing network of self-employed independent carers! The only network built BY carers FOR carers!
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