Companion Carer Jobs in Cotteridge

If you enjoy conversation, days out and helping people keep their independence, companion care in Cotteridge could be the right fit. This role focuses on reassuring company, gentle support with hobbies and light domestic tasks — time spent chatting over a cuppa, accompanying someone to a local park or sitting with someone while they read. You’ll meet people who value company more than clinical support, and you’ll be paid for the time you give.

Right now, 30 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families across Cotteridge and nearby areas such as Bournville, Lifford, Kings Norton, Stirchley, Walkers Heath and Brandwood End. Many of the opportunities are within short travel of central Cotteridge and the wider West Midlands, letting you build a local diary without long commutes. This kind of work suits experienced, compassionate people who want predictable, meaningful visits rather than personal care tasks.

Typical companion roles include:

• Conversation and companionship — regular calls or visits to reduce loneliness.
• Outings — shopping, local walks, café trips and community activities.
• Hobbies and stimulation — reading, puzzles, crafts or music activities together.
• Light help round the home — making drinks, light tidying and reassurance during visits.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you. Many companion carers advertise in the range £18.50–£20 per hour and then decide their own exact fee. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance for the time you work through the platform.

Who we’re looking for

• At least one year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this if needed).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

If you’re thinking of moving away from agency rounds, PrimeCarers can give you more control over your diary and the clients you see in Cotteridge. Applying takes minutes — you complete a short profile and upload checks. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and then families can contact you directly through the platform.

We support self-employed carers with the paperwork: contracts, invoicing and payments are handled for you, and insurance is included while you’re working. If you want predictable, companion-focused work near Cotteridge and across the West Midlands, creating a profile is the quickest way to see what’s available locally.

Ready to start? It only takes a few minutes to apply and your profile can be visible to local families within days. Join PrimeCarers to take control of the work you do and the people you support in Cotteridge.