Self-employed companionship roles
Companionship Carer Jobs in Brough
Set your own rates (typical range: £18.80–£20 per hour), choose clients and work the hours you want
- 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 · How soon you start depends mostly on your DBS check
Description
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers in Brough with local families who need companionship, reassurance and everyday company. The role is about conversation, short outings, hobbies and light help around the home — making days brighter and safer for people who mainly want company rather than clinical care. Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits caring people who enjoy conversation, gentle encouragement and routine support. As a PrimeCarers companion in Brough you choose your clients, hours and service area and set your own rates — typical pay sits around £18.80–£20 per hour. Many carers set hourly figures within £18.80–£20 per hour and some offer live-in days at £145–£160 per day depending on the arrangement.
PrimeCarers finds you clients and takes care of the practical admin: contracts, invoicing and payments are handled for you, and insurance is included while you work. You stay self-employed and free to accept or decline referrals, build longer relationships where you want them, and carry on working the way that fits your life in Brough and the wider East Riding of Yorkshire.
What we ask for
- At least 1 year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK.
- Verifiable references from recent care roles.
We welcome carers from Brough and surrounding communities such as South Cave, Winterton, Hessle, Barton upon Humber, Beverley and Market Weighton. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than any single shift or client; you remain in control of which calls you take.
Applying takes minutes — create a profile, upload checks and references, and complete a short verification. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and our team can support you through onboarding if you’re leaving agency work and want a simpler way to find consistent companionship care work in Brough.
If you value relationship-based care, flexible hours and running your own service, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to meet local families who need a friendly, reliable companion. Start your profile today and keep doing the caring work you love, your way.
What carers earn around Brough
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 21 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 15 carers in the area
£17–£17.80 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1817 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
What you would take home in Brough
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
£420
25 hours a week, before tax
A month
£1,820
The same week across a calendar month, before tax
Charged for your time
£21 an hour x 25
£525
£2,275
PrimeCarers commission
20%, VAT included
- £105
- £455
You receive
£16.80 an hour
£420
£1,820
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 21 carers within 30km of Brough on PrimeCarers charge for this kind of work, taken from the platform when this page was last built. 3 hourly and night placements within 30km of Brough are open at the moment.
Register as a carer to set your own rate and apply for work around Brough.
Register as a carerWhy carers choose PrimeCarers
Pay you control
You set your own rates and keep full control of fees—typical rates are around £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, days and hours that fit your life in Brough and the surrounding area.
Meaningful work
Focus on companionship, outings and hobbies — building relationships rather than chasing shifts.
Admin handled for you
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Sign up and add your experience, checks and references — the form takes minutes to complete.
- 2
Get verified
We review your documents and DBS; profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients
Accept the work you want, set your hours and rates, and let PrimeCarers handle contracts and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care focuses on social connection and practical help: conversation, short walks or trips out, hobbies, light household tasks and being a reassuring presence. It’s for people who mostly need company and support rather than clinical nursing.
No — carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You decide your rates, clients and hours while we help with client matching and the administration side.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and provides insurance cover for the time you’re working with a client. This lets you focus on caring and building relationships.
Guides for carers
What the work pays, the checks and paperwork you need, and how to get started.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Brough through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.