Self‑employed companionship roles
Companionship Carer Jobs in Fallowfield
Set your rates (typical range: £18.50–£20 per hour), choose your hours and work close to home.
- 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
Are you an experienced carer in Fallowfield who enjoys conversation, outings and helping people keep their routines? Companionship care with PrimeCarers is focused on reassuring company — spending time talking, sharing hobbies, going for walks, supporting trips to shops or appointments, and light help around the home when that's needed. These roles are ideal if you want to prioritise relationships over clinical tasks while staying self-employed and in control.
Right now, 8 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Work in Fallowfield and nearby areas such as Withington, Old Moat, Ladybarn, Longsight, Levenshulme and Burnage. Many families want carers who can offer calm company, a familiar face and practical support with day‑to‑day things. You set your own approach: how you spend time with a client, the friendly routines you build and the level of household help you provide.
Pay and flexibility: you are self‑employed on PrimeCarers and you set your own rates. Typical pay for companionship work sits around £18.50–£20 per hour depending on your experience and the hours you choose. You also decide which clients to accept, the hours you’ll work and your service area, including Fallowfield and surrounding neighbourhoods in Manchester.
- What PrimeCarers handles: we introduce you to families, manage contracts, invoice and collect payments, and include insurance while you work.
- What we ask of you: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
How it suits you: this is a good fit if you're used to agency life but want more control over your diary and who you work with. Many carers move to self‑employment to keep the professional support of a platform while choosing their own clients and creating more consistent, relationship‑based work in Fallowfield.
Applying takes minutes: create a profile, upload documents and tell us about your experience. Profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once approved you can start seeing client introductions and decide which matches feel right.
This page advertises ongoing self‑employed companionship opportunities in Fallowfield and the wider Manchester area, not one specific role. If you want more regular companionship work, flexible hours and control over your rates and area, PrimeCarers is designed to make that straightforward.
What carers earn around Fallowfield
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 124 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 119 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 953 carers in the area
£145.50–£160.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your pay
Choose your own rate and working pattern — typical companionship work sits around £18.50–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Pick the clients and shifts that suit your life. Work days, evenings or short visits around other commitments.
Relationship‑led care
Focus on companionship: conversation, outings, hobbies and light help at home for people who need company and reassurance.
We handle admin & cover
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoices and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Apply in minutes
Create a profile, add your experience and upload an Enhanced DBS or let us help arrange one.
- 2
Get verified
We check your references and right to work. Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose your work
Review client introductions, accept the ones you like and arrange visits that fit your diary.
Common questions
Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates. The platform introduces clients and manages admin while you control who you work with and when.
You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
We match you with families, handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance coverage while you are working with a client.
Applying takes minutes. Once your documents and references are verified your profile usually goes live within days, and you can begin reviewing introductions.
These listings focus on companionship care — conversation, outings, hobbies and light home help. If clients need more clinical or intensive tasks, that will be outlined in any introduction so you can choose appropriately.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Fallowfield through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
