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Companionship Carer Jobs in Batley

Self-employed companionship roles — set your own rates, typically £18.80–£19.50 per hour

  • Set your own rates — 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

In Batley, companionship care means being the friendly, steady presence for older people who value conversation, local trips, shared hobbies and a little light help around the home. You’ll concentrate on reassurance, company and enabling everyday independence rather than clinical tasks. Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families in Batley and across West Yorkshire. As a companion carer you’ll spend time talking, joining clients on walks or outings, supporting hobbies, helping with simple household tasks and being someone for a person to rely on. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities where you choose who you work with, the hours you want and the service area you cover — from Batley out to Heckmondwike, Dewsbury, Morley, Cleckheaton, Ossett and Mirfield.

Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates. Typical ranges are £18.80–£19.50 per hour, with flexible options between £18.80–£19.50 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days where applicable. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work so you can focus on delivering great companionship.

This work will suit experienced carers who enjoy conversation, steady relationships and helping people stay connected with their community. It’s a good fit if you’re thinking about moving away from traditional agency patterns and want more control over your time, pay and the people you support in Batley.

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 (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you don’t have it yet). We verify references and checks quickly, and applying takes minutes — profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you care about companionship, dignity and building reassuring relationships, this role in Batley could be a refreshing change. You’ll be part of a community of self-employed carers across West Yorkshire who value flexibility and meaningful work. Create a profile, choose your clients and get started on your own terms in Batley.

What carers earn around Batley

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 138 carers in the area

£18.80–£19.50 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 122 carers in the area

£17–£18 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1349 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and choose your rate — typical ranges are £18.80–£19.50 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick the hours and neighborhoods you want to work in, from mornings to weekends.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship: conversation, outings, hobbies and light home help.

Support & protection

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

How it works

  1. 1

    1. Create your profile

    Apply online — it takes minutes. Add your experience, availability and references.

  2. 2

    2. Verification

    We check references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    3. Choose clients

    Browse introductions, accept the people you want to visit and arrange hours that suit you.

Frequently asked questions

You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. PrimeCarers can help if you need to arrange a DBS.

As a self-employed carer you set your own hourly or live-in rates. Typical ranges for companionship care are shown on the platform and can guide you when choosing your fees.

PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you’re working with a client. You remain self-employed and choose who to accept.

Yes — an Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can advise and help you arrange it as part of the onboarding process.

Applying takes minutes and, once your checks and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days. Then you can begin reviewing introductions in Batley and nearby towns.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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