Self-employed companion carers wanted
Companion Carer Jobs in Filton
Flexible, self-employed companionship work in Filton — set your own rates £19–£24 per hour and choose your hours
- Set your own rates, with 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
Looking for companionship care work in Filton that fits around your life? PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers with families who mainly need company, conversation and reassurance — from shared hobbies and getting out for a walk to light help around the home. This is ongoing, flexible work for people who enjoy spending time with others rather than delivering complex personal care.
Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
As a companion carer in Filton you’ll focus on meaningful, everyday support: chatting over a cuppa, accompanying someone to appointments or a social group, helping with small household tasks and encouraging hobbies or outings. Many families look for someone who brings calm, companionship and a bit of independence back into their relative’s day. Work often comes from households across Filton and nearby towns such as Patchway, Bradley Stoke, Woodhouse Park, Kingswood, Keynsham and Thornbury, and from other parts of South Gloucestershire.
PrimeCarers is built for experienced carers thinking of leaving agency routines. You’re self-employed, so you set your own hours, choose the clients you want and decide the area you cover. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates — typically £19–£24 per hour — and can choose short visits or longer companion shifts. PrimeCarers finds clients and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this) and verifiable references. We verify documents quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
If you prefer predictable hours and warm, local work in Filton, this role could suit you. You’ll be doing the parts of care that matter most — conversation, reassurance and shared activities — while keeping control of your time and rates. Create a profile, choose the clients you want to meet, and keep the parts of caring you love without agency restrictions.
Ready to find companionship care shifts in Filton and across South Gloucestershire? Apply now — it only takes a few minutes to get started and we’ll guide you through verification so you can be ready to accept bookings soon.
What carers earn around Filton
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 50 carers in the area
£19–£24 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 42 carers in the area
£17–£22.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2340 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and choose your pay — typical roles sit around £19–£24 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose your clients, shifts and service area so work fits your life.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light home help that really matters.
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers arranges contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Add your experience, references and right-to-work documents.
- 2
Get verified
We check references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients & start
Browse introductions, accept the ones that suit you and get paid through PrimeCarers with insurance provided while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Companionship care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, shared hobbies, local outings and light help around the home. It’s for people who need social support rather than complex personal care.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates and choose clients and hours. PrimeCarers manages client introductions, contracts and payments to make working independently easier.
You’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS check. We can help you arrange a DBS if you don’t already have one.
Applying takes minutes and, after verification, profiles usually go live within days. Once live you can start receiving introductions from families in Filton and surrounding areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Filton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
