Looking For Flexible Cleaning Jobs?

If you are looking for a flexible, self-employed cleaning job, there are many opportunities available with Diamond Home Support. We can arrange local cleaning jobs for you that offer part-time hours and good rates of pay.

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Why Work With Us?

Diamond Home Support currently provides thousands of self-employed cleaners across the UK with regular domestic cleaning work. Most of our cleaners work part-time, Monday to Friday and get to pick their own hours per week. If you are currently seeking regular cleaning work join our team today!

Local cleaning work

You will only be offered work from the local branch you apply for. So all jobs will be local to you.

House cleaning only

All the jobs we offer you will be in a residential domestic setting. We do not operate in commercial premises.

Always supported

You will be attached to one of our local branches who will assist you as and when you need them.

Flexible working

Have the flexibility to pick your own hours that you need to fit around your family and other commitments.

Insurance

We will insure you whilst you are working as a cleaner with clients introduced to you by us.

Regular income

Earn as you work with us. We offer excellent hourly rates which are well above minimum wage.

What We Do

Our role is to introduce self-employed tradespeople (e.g. domestic cleaners) to clients who are looking for work to be done (e.g. cleaning or housekeeping).

If you are already a self-employed cleaner and are looking for more cleaning jobs we can help you find them. If you are not currently working as self-employed then we would still be happy to hear from you as long as you are reliable and have the right experience (you would need to work on a self-employed basis if you agreed to join us).

In some areas we also need self-employed home helpers to deliver our Home Help Services.

Introduction of clients who are looking for a regular cleaner or housekeeper

Support and insurance provided to you throughout your time with us

Earn a regualr income which you set the hours for

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How It Works

Apply

Simply fill out our application form and choose your closest Diamond Home Support office. You can apply at the bottom of this page.

Sign Up

Our local Diamond Home Support office will review your application. If you meet our criteria we will be in touch in order to find out more about you.

Earn Money

Once you are accepted the local office you have been dealing with will start to offer you work. You simply pick and choose the jobs that suit you.

Our Requirements

In order to work with us it is important that you are organised, reliable and don’t mind working in a self-employed capacity. 

If you think you tick all of our boxes then we would love to hear from you!

have experience of cleaning

are reliable and trustworthy

are prepared to work as self-employed

have the right to work in the UK

can provide proof of ID and address

can provide two references

Further Information On Partnering With Us

We work with self-employed workers to deliver services to the local community. We can normally offer a range of part-time or full-time hours and locations to suit your circumstances.

It is becoming more and more commonplace for people to offer their skills on a freelance basis. That’s where we come in to help and support you in not only finding self employed cleaning jobs but also on an ongoing basis.

What does it mean to work as a self-employed cleaner?

It is very straight forward and not nearly as complicated as you might have thought.

Our role is to introduce self-employed tradespeople (e.g. cleaners) to clients who are looking for work to be done (e.g. cleaning). We work in partnership with tradespeople to help them to get more cleaning jobs and grow their businesses.

One of the most difficult things about starting out as a self-employed cleaner/home helper/gardener is to find clients. It’s time consuming and costly. But if you join our database we can find all of the work for you. We reduce your cost and workload. We make it easier for you to get started or to grow your own client base.

If you join our database, having gone through our vetting process, you will then start to be offered self-employed cleaning jobs in your area (as and when they come in). When we see clients we assess them against the tradespeople on our database and introduce them to the tradesperson that is likely to fit their needs best.

It is up to you to choose which days and hours you make yourself available. When we offer you work you can decline it and just choose the jobs you prefer. You have the freedom to fit in work with your other commitments.

Generally you do not need to provide equipment or materials as you use the client’s own. The client pays you directly on the day of service – generally by cash (or by which ever way you decide to between the two of you). The vast majority of your clients will be regular cleaning jobs on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

But isn’t it scary to be self-employed?

Not at all! In fact it is becoming more and more common place for people to offer their skills on a freelance basis. Many people think they have more security and control if they are employed. But then you are entirely in the hands of your employer. They tell you what to do and when.

When you are self-employed you choose what you do and when and if things go wrong it’s down to you and not others. You fit the work you take on around your life and not the other way round. That means more security not less.

Won’t I need to pay huge amounts of tax?

It’s all very simple. You register as self-employed. Then once a year you complete a form telling HMRC how much you have earned. You can deduct from this expenses – such as travel, work clothing, products, equipment etc… You then pay any tax due.

If you work with us you work on a self-employed basis and must pay your own tax and National Insurance. But you do not pay any tax until your earnings are over £12,570 per annum (at the time of writing). For example, at £12 per hour that is over 20 hours of work each week!

In addition you can earn around £6,000 per annum before you pay any National Insurance.

Both tax and National Insurance thresholds include money from all self-employed and employed earnings. Therefore, if you earn money elsewhere you need to take that into account.

If you currently claim benefits some of your benefits may be affected, but for those working on a low income in-work benefits can really help (e.g. working tax credits/universal credit). Get advice on this from your local Job Centre.

If you think that all sounds straight forward why not come and work in partnership with us?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth being a self-employed cleaner?

Starting out as a self-employed cleaner is a great way to earn a living in a flexible way. Being a self-employed cleaner means you have the freedom to work when and where you want to. You can manage your own schedule and make your work fit around other commitments.

How much do self-employed cleaners make?

The average hourly rate for a self-employed cleaner in 2024 is £12 to £15 per hour. It does vary on location and the experience and skills of the cleaner.

Can I accept cash in hand as a self-employed cleaner?

Yes you can accept cash in hand as a self-employed cleaner. It is not illegal to accept cash in hand as a self-employed cleaner. However, you must tell HMRC what you are earning and pay any taxes due. You will need to register with HMRC as self-employed.

What records do I need to keep as a self-employed cleaner?

As a self-employed cleaner you need to keep accurate records of what you earn, and your expenses. It is not complicated. Your expenses can include travel, work clothes, insurance, cleaning equipment and products, marketing and phone costs. Receipts for expenses should be kept.

How much can you earn as a self-employed cleaner before you have to register with HMRC?

You can earn up to £1,000 per annum as a self-employed cleaner before you have to register with HMRC. Once you earn over £1,000 per annum you need to register with HMRC as self-employed and complete a Self Assessment Tax return.

How do I register as a self-employed cleaner?

You can register as a self-employed cleaner with HMRC here https://www.gov.uk/set-up-self-employed. You will then complete a self-assessment tax return every year to find out how much, if any, tax you owe. You will have to pay National Insurance too if you are earning over a certain level.

Is it a good idea to register as a self-employed cleaner with a partner like Diamond Home Support?

Yes. Diamond Home Support can provide you with cleaning jobs to fit around your other commitments. We can also provide you with insurance cover whilst you are working with clients introduced by us. You can start your application by selecting the area of the country you are in further up this page.