Self-employed companion carers

Companion Carer Jobs in Edmonton

Set your own hours and rates — typical pay £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
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

Companionship care in Edmonton is about conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. Right now, 209 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

These roles suit carers who enjoy spending time talking, going for walks, encouraging interests and giving quiet reassurance rather than delivering personal care tasks. In Edmonton you might be taking a client to a local café, helping them potter with a hobby, supporting a short outing or making sure the house feels safe and welcoming. You can work across Edmonton and nearby areas such as Tottenham, Ponders End, Winchmore Hill, Palmers Green, Enfield Town and Enfield Highway, including occasional work in Enfield when that suits you.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area. Typical pay is £18.80–£20 per hour and many companions charge within the £18.80–£20 per hour band for hourly care or £145–£160 per day for live-in days. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work — so you can focus on the people you support, not the paperwork.

These opportunities are ongoing and flexible. They work well if you want to move away from agency rounds and take more control over the type of companionship work you do and when you do it. You decide how many hours to take, how far you’ll travel and the kind of visits you prefer, whether short daytime calls, afternoon visits or regular weekly companionship.

Requirements to join

  • At least one year of professional care experience.
  • An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed).
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • Verifiable references from recent employers or professional contacts.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once approved you can start choosing clients that suit your skills and availability. PrimeCarers will support contract setup, secure payments and provide insurance cover for shifts you accept, so you can concentrate on giving calm, consistent companionship to people across Edmonton and nearby communities.

If you value meaningful visits, reliable admin support and the freedom to run your own care work, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a straightforward next step. Many carers find the flexibility and local focus a better fit for their lifestyle.

What carers earn around Edmonton

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 1193 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 1031 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2177 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why work with PrimeCarers in Edmonton

You set your rate

You’re self-employed and choose your own rates and clients so you can build the work you want.

Flexible hours

Pick the hours and neighbourhoods that suit your life — mornings, afternoons or regular weekly visits.

Meaningful companionship

Work focused on conversation, hobbies and outings — ideal if you prefer relationship-led care.

Admin and protection handled

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply in minutes

    Complete a short profile and tell us about your experience — it only takes a few minutes.

  2. 2

    Verify and list

    Provide references and a DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed). Profiles typically go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Pick compatible clients, set your hours and accept bookings. PrimeCarers handles contracts, payments and insurance.

Frequently asked questions

Companionship care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, outings, keeping someone engaged with hobbies, light domestic help and practical support to help clients feel safe and socially connected.

Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and decide when you work. PrimeCarers supports client-finding, contracts and payments.

Yes — an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you don’t have one yet, PrimeCarers can help you arrange one as part of the onboarding process.

PrimeCarers manages invoicing and secure payments so you get paid for the visits you accept. Insurance is included while you’re working on bookings arranged through the platform.

Applying only takes minutes and, once your references and DBS are verified, profiles typically go live within days. You can then start choosing clients across Edmonton and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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