Self‑employed companion care

Companion Carer Jobs in Gilbertstone

Set your own rate: £18.50–£20 per hour · Choose clients, hours and your service area in Gilbertstone

  • 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 Gilbertstone is about being there — conversation over a cuppa, short outings to local shops or parks, supporting hobbies, and gentle help around the home so someone feels safer and less lonely. If you enjoy company work that focuses on emotional support, encouragement and reassurance rather than personal care tasks, this could suit you. Right now, 28 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

If you’re an experienced carer thinking about leaving agency work, PrimeCarers is built so you keep control. Carers on the platform are self-employed: you choose your clients, set your own hours and service area, and decide the level of support you offer in Gilbertstone and nearby. We regularly connect carers with families across the area, including South Yardley, Yardley, Wells Green, Lyndon Green, Kents Moat and Sheldon, so you can focus on the relationships you value. PrimeCarers also supports carers working across the West Midlands who prefer companionship roles.

Pay and flexibility are in your hands. You set your own rate and many companion carers on the platform work within £18.50–£20 per hour depending on experience and the service they provide. You pick the clients and the shifts that suit you, whether a few hours a week or more regular calls to the same person. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, so you can start seeing enquiries quickly.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if you need), and verifiable references. While you’re working with a client we handle contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and insurance is included. That means you keep the flexibility of self-employment without carrying all the admin alone.

These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than one specific placement. If you want companion work in Gilbertstone that values your experience and gives you control over when and where you work, it’s straightforward to get started. Create your profile online, complete the checks and references, and you’ll be ready to accept introductions from local families within days. If Gilbertstone is where you want to offer companionship care, apply now and take the next step on your terms.

What carers earn around Gilbertstone

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 387 carers in the area

£18.50–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 331 carers in the area

£17–£18 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2537 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and choose your rates — many companion carers work within £18.50–£20 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick the clients and shifts that fit your life, whether a few hours a week or regular visits.

Meaningful, local work

Focus on companionship — conversation, outings and hobbies — building steady relationships nearby.

Admin and protection handled

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

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and tell us about your care experience and availability.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

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

  3. 3

    Choose clients and work

    Accept introductions that suit you. We handle contracts, invoicing and payments while you get on with the care.

Frequently asked questions

Companion carers focus on company and reassurance: conversation, social outings, shared hobbies, light household help and general wellbeing support rather than intimate personal care.

These are ongoing self‑employed opportunities. You choose whether to offer occasional visits or more regular companionship to the same client over time.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS (PrimeCarers can help arrange one if needed).

Applying takes minutes. Once references and checks are complete, profiles typically go live within days and you can start receiving introductions.

We find clients, manage contracts, invoicing and payments, and include insurance while you’re working — letting you focus on care and relationships.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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