Self‑employed carers wanted

Companionship Carer Jobs in Bradninch

Set your own hours and rates — typical pay is £18.89–£25 per hour

  • 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check

Description

If you enjoy conversation, gentle outings, shared hobbies and offering reassurance, companionship care in Bradninch could be the right fit. This role is about being present, keeping company and helping with light everyday tasks rather than intensive personal care — perfect for carers who want meaningful work and flexible hours across Bradninch and nearby parts of Devon.

Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care typically includes spending time talking, going for walks or drives, supporting hobbies, accompanying someone to appointments or outings, and light help around the home such as making drinks, tidying or prompting to take medication. You will remain self‑employed and in control: you choose which introductions to accept, the hours you work and the area you cover. Typical companionship pay in the area is £18.89–£25 per hour, and you set the rate you think reflects your experience and the support you provide.

PrimeCarers finds families for you and manages the background admin: we arrange introductions, draw up contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you’re working on an introduction. That means you can focus on the relationship with the person you’re supporting rather than paperwork.

This type of work suits experienced carers who value continuity and companionship over high‑turnover care shifts. It’s a good move if you’re considering leaving agency work but want the security of professional introductions and admin support. Applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of verification — you remain self‑employed and free to take on as much or as little as you like.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help you arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll guide you through each step so your profile is ready to show families in Bradninch and surrounding communities like Cullompton, Tiverton, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Topsham and Honiton.

We’re advertising ongoing self‑employed opportunities rather than one specific role. If you already know you enjoy providing company, gentle support and reassurance, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a quick way to start receiving introductions across Bradninch and neighbouring parts of Devon. Apply online now — it only takes a few minutes to get started.

What carers earn around Bradninch

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 16 carers in the area

£18.89–£25 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 19 carers in the area

£17–£24 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1397 carers in the area

£145–£160.50 per day

What you would take home in Bradninch

You set your own rate on PrimeCarers, and the rate you advertise is what a client is charged for your time. Our commission comes out of that rate rather than being added to it. Put your week in and the figures below move with it.

A week

£460

25 hours a week, before tax

A month

£1,993

The same week across a calendar month, before tax

The arithmeticA weekA month

Charged for your time

£23 an hour x 25

£575

£2,491.67

PrimeCarers commission

20%, VAT included

- £115

- £498.33

You receive

£18.40 an hour

£460

£1,993.33

Visits shorter than six hours are charged at the hourly commission rate. The commission is taken out of the rate you advertise rather than added on top of it, and the VAT on it comes out of our share.

Tax is yours to sort out

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed, so Income Tax and National Insurance come out of the take-home figure above. Nothing is deducted for you and this page does not work out what you owe. Tax and money as a self-employed carer walks through registering with HMRC and what to put aside.

Rates from what 16 carers within 30km of Bradninch on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 6 hourly and night placements within 30km of Bradninch are open at the moment.

Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Bradninch.

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Why join PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and choose your hourly charge. Typical companionship pay here is £18.89–£25 per hour.

Total flexibility

Pick the days, times and areas you work so caring fits around your life in and around Bradninch.

Meaningful companionship

Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies — the relationships you build matter.

Admin & insurance covered

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

How it works

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Apply online in minutes and tell us about your care experience, DBS and references.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    We verify checks and references. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose clients

    Receive introductions, meet the family and accept the ones that suit you — you stay fully self‑employed.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, outings, shared hobbies, light domestic tasks and supporting someone to stay connected with their community. It isn’t focused on clinical or heavy personal care unless specifically agreed.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates. Families pay PrimeCarers and we handle invoicing and payments to you. Typical local rates for companionship care are shown on the listing, and you decide where to position your rate.

Yes. An Enhanced DBS check and verifiable references are required to register. PrimeCarers can help arrange a DBS if you need assistance.

PrimeCarers includes insurance cover for carers while they are working on introductions arranged through the platform. We also handle contracts and the paperwork so you can focus on caring.

Applying takes just minutes and, once checks are verified, profiles typically go live within days. You’ll then receive introductions for families in Bradninch and nearby towns such as Cullompton, Tiverton, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Topsham and Honiton.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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