Self-employed companionship work
Companionship Carer Jobs in Bristol
Set your own hours and rates — typical pay £19–£23.50 per hour
- 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
Companionship carers in Bristol help people stay engaged, safe and connected. The role centres on conversation, local outings, hobbies and light help around the home for clients who mainly need company and reassurance. Many carers build long-standing, rewarding relationships while keeping practical tasks simple and dignified. Right now, 12 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits experienced care professionals who value freedom and direct relationships with families. On PrimeCarers you are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your own clients, hours and service area. Typical pay falls within £19–£23.50 per hour, with specific listings showing £19–£23.50 per hour for hourly visits and £145–£160 per day for day rates where live-in support is needed. You decide what you accept and when you work.
PrimeCarers takes the hassle out of finding families in Bristol and the surrounding area. We introduce clients, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means you can focus on spending time with people — chatting over tea, joining them on local trips, supporting hobbies or doing light household tasks that help them stay independent.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Many carers who move from agency work say they prefer choosing their own clients and crafting visits around what each person enjoys. If you want to work around family life or take on only weekend calls, you can do that here.
PrimeCarers covers the admin so you don’t have to — we manage client introductions and payments, and we verify documents quickly. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. We regularly list opportunities across Bristol and nearby towns such as Kingswood, Filton, Keynsham, Patchway, Bradley Stoke and Nailsea.
If you’re an experienced carer who enjoys company work and wants more control over your working life, creating a profile is a quick first step. Upload your details, evidence of experience and references, and we’ll support the checks. Then start choosing clients who match the way you like to work.
What carers earn around Bristol
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 53 carers in the area
£19–£23.50 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 45 carers in the area
£17–£21 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2326 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and decide your fees — many carers charge within £19–£23.50 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose clients, shifts and your service area so work fits your life.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light support that really matters.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, upload references and any training certificates.
- 2
Get verified
We help with DBS and check references so your profile can go live quickly.
- 3
Choose clients
Browse introductions and accept the families and hours that suit you.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates and decide which clients and hours to accept.
Companionship care focuses on social contact and reassurance: conversation, outings, accompanying clients to activities, supporting hobbies and doing light household tasks that help daily life.
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.
PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments so you receive fees without managing the paperwork. Insurance is included while you work with a client through the platform.
Applying takes minutes and, once verified, most profiles go live within days. You can then review local introductions across Bristol and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Bristol through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
