Companionship Carer Jobs in Ashton under Lyne

Are you an experienced carer in Ashton under Lyne who enjoys conversation, days out, hobbies and light help around the home? Companionship care with PrimeCarers is about offering company, reassurance and practical support for people who mainly need a friendly, reliable person nearby. You’ll spend time chatting over a cuppa, accompanying clients to local cafes, parks or groups, encouraging hobbies and doing light household tasks that help someone live independently and safely at home.

Right now, 27 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These opportunities suit carers who value flexibility and a closer, more personal relationship with the people they support. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates, choose your clients, hours and service area, and can build bookings that fit around family life or other commitments. Typical pay falls in £18.50–£20 per hour; you can also see £18.50–£20 per hour for standard visits or £145–£160 per day for live-in arrangements when available.

We find clients for you and handle the paperwork: PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you are working. Many carers move from agency roles to PrimeCarers to keep the caring work they love while having more control over who they support and when. If you know Ashton under Lyne and the surrounding neighbourhoods, there’s a good chance you’ll find matches nearby: Ashton St. Michael's, Dukinfield, Ashton Waterloo, Audenshaw, Ashton Hurst and Stalybridge North.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check — and if you don’t have an up-to-date DBS, PrimeCarers can help arrange one. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start receiving enquiries quickly.

We’re looking for confident communicators who enjoy spending time with people, are patient, reliable and able to support light household tasks such as making drinks, preparing simple meals, accompanying shopping trips and prompting medication when asked by the client. Companionship care is as much about listening and keeping someone socially connected as it is about practical help.

If you’re based in Ashton under Lyne or nearby and want more control over your work while still having the back-office support of a platform, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Apply now and set up a profile in minutes — many carers in Manchester and across Tameside are already using the platform to find meaningful, flexible companionship work.