Self‑employed companion care
Companion Carer Jobs in Clerkenwell
Choose your clients, set your own rate — typical companion roles sit around £18.80–£20 per hour
- Set your own rates — 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
Work as a companion carer in Clerkenwell, joining families who need reassurance, conversation and company more than clinical support. This role is about company, short outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home — making everyday life more comfortable and sociable for older people or adults with long‑term needs. You’ll find opportunities across Clerkenwell and nearby areas including Pentonville, Farringdon, Angel, St Lukes, Holborn and Barbican where families are looking for carers who are present, patient and reliable.
Right now, 228 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
PrimeCarers connects self‑employed carers directly with families, so you set your own rate and decide the clients and hours you accept. Most companion care on the platform sits in the range £18.80–£20 per hour, giving you the flexibility to reflect your experience and the value you bring. You’ll typically do visits for conversation, shared activities, short shopping trips, companionship at home, and light domestic tasks such as making drinks, preparing simple meals and keeping a home safe and organised.
This work suits experienced carers who enjoy building relationships and prefer predictable, local rounds rather than hospital or shift work. If you’re coming from agency life and want control over your diary, Clerkenwell offers a close‑knit community and plenty of short, regular visits across Islington and neighbouring streets.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), and verifiable references. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments for you, and includes insurance while you work so you can focus on care, not paperwork. You remain self‑employed: you choose your clients, hours and your service area.
Applying takes minutes. Your profile is verified and typically goes live within days, after which families can invite you to discuss bookings and trial visits. We do not list one single vacancy here — we advertise ongoing, local companion opportunities so you can pick roles that fit your life and commitments in Clerkenwell.
If you’re ready to leave rigid rotas behind and put companionship at the heart of your work, create your PrimeCarers profile and start seeing local options in Clerkenwell and Islington within a few days.
What carers earn around Clerkenwell
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 1276 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1106 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2131 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and decide your fees; most companions on the platform work around £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts and neighbourhoods you want to work in — weekdays, evenings or occasional weekends.
Meaningful relationships
Focus on companionship, outings, hobbies and reassurance rather than clinical tasks.
Admin and insurance covered
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and tell families about your experience, availability and the kind of companion work you want.
- 2
Verify and connect
Provide references, right to work and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one). PrimeCarers verifies your details so families can find you.
- 3
Choose clients and go live
Profiles typically go live within days of verification. You pick which families to accept and set your own hours.
Frequently asked questions
No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and manage your diary while we handle introductions, contracts and payments.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required — PrimeCarers can help organise this if you don't already have one.
PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments, so you’re paid for the care you provide. Insurance is included while you work through the platform for added protection during visits.
Applying only takes minutes. After verification, profiles typically go live within days and families in Clerkenwell and nearby areas can invite you to discuss bookings.
Yes. You choose which families to accept and the service area you want to cover — whether that’s Clerkenwell, nearby Angel or further into Islington and beyond.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Clerkenwell through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
