Visiting care with Viola
Visit older people in their own homes near you, for a few hours at a time. You choose the days, the hours and the families.
£15 per hour of care
How visiting care works
Visits of 2 hours or more
Most visits last at least 2 hours, and many families book several visits a week.
Families near you
We look for families close to where you live, or enough hours with one family to make the journey worthwhile.
Your own schedule
Take as many or as few visits as you like. There is no minimum.
Company and everyday help
Conversation, walks, meals, light housework, shopping and personal care.
£15 per hour of care
The rate shown in each offer is yours. Viola’s service fee is already taken off.
Example week
- 3 visits a week
- 3 hours each
- 9 hours of care
£135 a week
A good fit if you
- want flexible hours that fit around the rest of your life
- prefer to sleep at home every night
- like getting to know a few regular clients
Why partner with Viola?
Good earnings
Visiting care pays £15 for every hour of care.
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
Who pays for my travel?
Travel to hourly visits is not paid separately. That is why we look for families close to where you live, or offer you enough hours with one family to make the journey worthwhile. For live-in care, travel to the family is agreed in advance.
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 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.
Live-in care
up to £135 per day
More about live-in care →Overnight care
up to £135 per night
More about overnight care →