Self-employed companion care
Companion Carer Jobs in Abbey Hey
Conversation-led care, flexible hours and the freedom to set your own rates — many carers work in the £18.50–£20 per hour range.
- Set your own rates, with no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
If you enjoy conversation, gentle company and getting out and about, Abbey Hey families need companion carers who can offer reassurance, friendly visits and light help around the home. This work is about building trust: sitting and chatting, joining someone for a local walk, supporting hobbies, helping with light household tasks and being the calm, consistent presence many people want in their lives. Right now, 23 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
These are ongoing self-employed opportunities across Abbey Hey and nearby neighbourhoods. You set your own prices, choose the clients you want to work with, decide your hours and choose your service area. Many carers on PrimeCarers charge in the range £18.50–£20 per hour; you remain self-employed and free to accept only the work that suits you.
PrimeCarers finds clients and handles the paperwork so you can focus on care. We prepare client introductions, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
Who this suits
- Carers who prefer conversation-led support and companionship over complex personal care.
- People with at least one year of professional care experience who want more control than agency work offers.
- Those who value continuity with a small number of clients and enjoy community outings, hobbies and reassurance-based support.
Entry requirements
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you need one.
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Work is based in Abbey Hey and the surrounding area of Manchester, with opportunities close to Gorton, Openshaw, Droylsden, Belle Vue, Audenshaw and West Gorton. You will remain self-employed: choose clients, set your rates and plan your diary around the life you want. We do not promise a fixed income, but many carers find they can increase their take-home by avoiding agency fees and working the hours they prefer.
Want to find out more? It only takes minutes to apply online. Create your profile, upload or request a DBS, and once verified your profile will usually go live within days — then you can start viewing client requests and sending messages.
What carers earn around Abbey Hey
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 233 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 203 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1606 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your rates
You’re self-employed and set your own price. Many carers choose rates in the £18.50–£20 per hour range.
Choose your hours
Pick the shifts and clients that fit your life — daytime, afternoons or occasional weekends in Abbey Hey and nearby areas.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — the reassuring company that really matters to families.
Admin taken care of
We find client matches and manage contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work.
How to get started
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up online, add your experience and upload references. It takes minutes.
- 2
Get verified
Provide ID and DBS details (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed). Verification usually completes quickly.
- 3
Start matching
Once live you can view local client requests in Abbey Hey and the wider Manchester area and message families directly.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care is centred on company, conversation and practical support with daily life — outings, hobbies, reassurance and light household tasks. It’s ideal for people who mainly need someone present rather than clinical care.
Carers register as self-employed, set their own rates and choose which clients to accept. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. If you need help with a DBS, PrimeCarers can assist.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start viewing and responding to client requests in Abbey Hey and nearby areas.
Yes — you choose your service area. Many carers work mainly in Abbey Hey and nearby neighbourhoods such as Gorton, Openshaw, Droylsden, Belle Vue, Audenshaw and West Gorton.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Abbey Hey through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.