Overnight care with Viola
Stay awake through the night so an older person is safe and their family can rest. You choose which nights you work.
up to £135 per night
How overnight care works
Usually 10pm to 8am
In the client’s home. Different times can be agreed with the family.
Awake all night
It is waking care, not a sleep-in. You stay awake and available.
Help when it is needed
The bathroom, turning in bed, or calming someone who is unsettled.
Morning handover
A short update for the family on how the night went.
up to £135 per night
For a night of waking care, usually from 10pm to 8am. The rate depends on the care needed, and you see it in each offer before you accept it.
Example week
- 3 nights a week
- up to £135 each
up to £405 a week
A good fit if you
- are a natural night owl
- want to keep your days free
- stay calm and alert while others sleep
Why partner with Viola?
Good earnings
Overnight care pays up to £135 a night, depending on the care needed.
Money in your account twice a month.
You are your own boss
You decide when, where and who you care for.
No earnings cap, no minimum hours and no obligations.
Work that matters
Your help makes a real difference to older people living in their own homes.
Every day you know you have helped someone who needed it.
Viola has your back
We advise you on everything you need to get started.
We help with the admin, so you can focus on the people you care for.
How to join
Viola is available in London and in other cities across Europe.
- 1
Fill in the online form
It takes about five minutes.
- 2
Information meeting and verification
We get to know you, check your documents and help you register.
- 3
Choose your clients
You decide which families you want to work with and start earning.
What do you need to get started?
- Empathy and a real wish to help older people
- No criminal record and a clean Enhanced DBS or PVG
- Good spoken English
- Aged 18 or over
- The right to work as self-employed in the UK
- Registration with HMRC as self-employed once you earn more than £1,000 in a tax year (we can explain how)
- Successful completion of the Viola carer verification
Can I say no to an offer?
Yes. You decide which offers you take. Saying no is completely fine and has no consequences.
When and how do I get paid?
Twice a month, by bank transfer. For days 1 to 15 you are paid by the 30th, and for the rest of the month by the 15th of the next month. You never need to chase families for payment.
Do I need to register as self-employed?
Yes. You must register with HMRC as a sole trader once you earn more than £1,000 in a tax year, and you get a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). If you have not done it before, we can explain how.
Do I need a car?
No. Many carers travel by public transport. A car or driving licence can help with some families, so tell us if you have one.
Will Viola be my employer?
No. You work as a self-employed carer. Viola is an online platform that introduces you to families, handles the payments and supports you, but it is not your employer or manager.
Visiting care
£15 per hour of care
More about visiting care →Live-in care
up to £135 per day
More about live-in care →