PrimeCarers

Self-employed carers wanted

Companionship Carer Jobs in Calne

Set your own hours and rates — typical roles fall around £19–£22.50 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

Companionship care in Calne is about being present, sparking conversation, sharing hobbies and joining clients on short outings — plus light help around the home when it’s needed. If you enjoy company work more than hands-on personal care, this role means you’ll focus on reassurance, routine and the small things that make days better for people living in Calne and across Wiltshire.

Right now, 3 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families, while handling contracts, invoicing and payments for you. Insurance is included while you work, and you choose the clients, hours and the area you cover. Many carers set rates in line with £19–£22.50 per hour and then tailor their hours to suit their life.

This kind of companionship role suits someone who: understands the value of good conversation, enjoys taking clients on local walks or to community groups, can help with hobbies and domestic tidying, and who gives calm reassurance. You’ll find clients in Calne and in nearby towns such as Chippenham, Devizes, Melksham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Manor House, so being able to travel a little can open up more opportunities.

What you need to join

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Verifiable references

We advertise ongoing self-employed opportunities, not a single role. You remain independent: you set your rate, choose your clients and decide when you work. PrimeCarers will do the legwork of finding clients, drawing up contracts and taking payments so you can focus on care.

Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is straightforward. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and once live you’ll be able to respond to families in Calne and surrounding Wiltshire towns quickly.

Interested? If you’re ready to move away from agency shifts and take control of your hours and clients in Calne, it’s easy to get started. Create your profile, upload references and let PrimeCarers handle the admin so you can spend more time doing the companionship work you enjoy.

What carers earn around Calne

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 25 carers in the area

£19–£22.50 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 22 carers in the area

£17–£19.50 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1443 carers in the area

£146–£162.50 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and free to set the price that reflects your skills and experience.

Choose your hours

Accept the shifts that fit your life and work around other commitments.

Focus on companionship

Work that centres on conversation, outings, hobbies and light home help.

Admin and protection handled

We find clients, manage contracts and payments, and provide insurance while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and tell families about your experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and upload checks

    Provide an Enhanced DBS, references and right to work. We can help arrange a DBS for you.

  3. 3

    Find clients in Calne

    Profiles typically go live within days. PrimeCarers introduces you to families so you can choose the best matches.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on social support: conversation, shared hobbies, short trips out, attending activities together and light help around the home. It’s ideal for clients who mainly need company and reassurance rather than hands-on clinical care.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self-employed professionals: you set your own rates, choose clients and pick your hours. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments.

You’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers will match you with families in Calne and nearby areas including Chippenham, Devizes, Melksham, Corsham, Royal Wootton Bassett and Manor House.

PrimeCarers includes insurance while you work and manages contracts and payments, so you can focus on providing great companionship care.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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