You keep of every booking
Average approval time
Secure Stripe payouts
To join the platform
Set your own hours, choose your availability, and only accept bookings that fit your lifestyle.
Clients pay upfront. Your earnings are secured at booking and released weekly via Stripe Connect.
A trust badge on your profile signals to clients that you’re DBS checked and ID verified.
Every client on the platform is reviewed. No cold outreach you receive booking requests directly.
Work in your own time and get paid a competitive rate.
Track bookings, view earnings, manage your availability all from one clean interface.
We’ve made onboarding as smooth as possible. Most carers complete the process within 48 hours and start receiving bookings within a week.
Submit your ID, DBS certificate, and proof of address. We accept photos or PDF uploads for verified trust status.
List your services, set your hourly rates, define your availability, and add your location coverage area.
Submit your ID, DBS certificate, and proof of address. We accept photos or PDF uploads for secure verification.
Take a live selfie to match against your uploaded ID photo. This process securely ensures your profile is genuine.
Set up payouts via Stripe Connect, the secure payment system used by major platforms for reliable transfers.
Accept the self-employment declaration to operate as an independent professional on our marketplace.
Once checks pass, your profile activates. Our team matches you with clients based on skills for a perfect fit.
Gather these before you start it’ll make the process faster. All documents are reviewed securely by our team and never shared publicly.
Passport, driving licence, or UK residence permit. Must be current, legible, and a Valid Photo ID.
Enhanced DBS check for adults. Can be existing or newly obtained we'll guide you if you need one.
Utility bill, bank statement, or council letter dated within the last 3 months showing your name.
We verify every carer before they go live so clients know they’re in safe hands, and carers know they’re on a platform that takes safety seriously.
Our admin team manually checks your ID, DBS, and proof of address for authenticity and validity.
Your live selfie is compared against your ID photo to confirm the person creating the profile is the document holder.
High-risk cases are flagged for additional review by our safeguarding team before any profile goes live.
Once approved, your profile displays a verified badge so clients know you've passed all checks. This builds instant credibility.
We’ve simplified the payment process. No invoice chasing, no hidden fees just a straightforward 20% platform fee for a seamless experience.
You keep
Platform fee
No. Harborly is an introductory marketplace. All carers on the platform are self-employed independent professionals. You are responsible for your own tax, National Insurance, and any insurance you deem appropriate. You confirm this during onboarding.
Once approved by our admin team, your profile goes live immediately and you can start receiving booking requests. Some carers get their first booking within days.
You can still start your application. We’ll provide guidance on how to obtain an enhanced DBS check. While we recommend having it ready, we understand the process can take time and will work with you.
Earnings are paid weekly to your bank account via Stripe. Clients pay upfront at booking, so your earnings are secured immediately. You can track all payments in your Harborly dashboard.
No, work in your own time and get paid a competitive rate.
If you know a trusted, experienced carer who would thrive on this platform, refer them and earn £25 when they complete their first booking. Share your unique referral link from your Harborly dashboard. There is no limit to how many carers you can refer.
