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Companion Carer Jobs in Barnet Gate

Self-employed companionship roles — set your own rates (typical pay £18.80–£20 per hour) and choose your hours

  • Set your own rates, with no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Looking for companion care work around Barnet Gate that feels more respectful of your experience and time? PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families who want conversation, company and light help in the home. You’ll spend time chatting, joining outings, supporting hobbies and offering reassurance — the sort of companionship that makes a real difference to someone’s day.
Right now, 192 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care in Barnet Gate is about presence and practical kindness rather than clinical tasks. Typical duties include friendly conversation, walking or drives locally, accompanying clients to appointments or social activities, supporting hobbies and light household help such as making drinks, preparing simple meals, reminders and companionship during evenings. Many carers find this work suits those who enjoy continuity, building friendships and flexible hours.

This is an ongoing, self-employed opportunity across Barnet Gate and nearby areas including Arkley, Borehamwood, The Hale, Monken Hadley, Chipping Barnet and Mill Hill and parts of Enfield. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates, choose their clients, hours and service area, and keep control of their working life. Typical pay for this role is £18.80–£20 per hour and you set the exact rate you charge.

PrimeCarers finds clients for you and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work. If you prefer to avoid agency rota rules and limited choice, this platform is built for experienced carers who want more autonomy while still getting administrative support.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We check these quickly so your profile can go live within days of verification; applying only takes minutes.

If you already work in neighbouring parts of Barnet, or travel to Enfield, moving to self-employed companion work through PrimeCarers is straightforward. You remain in control — pick the clients that suit you, accept the hours you want and plan your week around life outside work.

To apply, create your profile in minutes and tell us about your experience. Once we’ve verified ID, DBS and references your profile usually goes live within days and families in Barnet Gate can contact you directly. If you’d rather talk first, our team can answer questions about the process and support available while you build your client list.

What carers earn around Barnet Gate

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 1100 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 958 carers in the area

£17–£19.50 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2270 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and set the rate that reflects your skills and experience.

Flexible hours

Choose clients, shifts and the areas you work in so you can balance life and work.

Meaningful companionship

Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — the rewarding side of care.

Admin and insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and tell us about your care experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    We check your DBS, references and right to work; profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and work

    Families contact you directly. You accept the clients, hours and locations that suit you.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on social support and light domestic help: conversation, walks, outings, hobbies and reassurance. It’s for people who mainly need company rather than clinical care.

Yes — an Enhanced DBS is required. PrimeCarers can assist with arranging or checking an existing, up-to-date DBS during the verification process.

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments between you and the family. You invoice through the platform and receive payments securely.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed individuals: you set your rates, choose clients and manage your hours while we support client matching and admin.

Applying takes only minutes. After verification — DBS, references and right to work checks — profiles typically go live within days and families in Barnet Gate and nearby areas can begin contacting you.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Barnet Gate through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.