Self-employed companionship roles
Companionship Carer Jobs in Gloucester
Set your own rates from £18.80–£22 per hour — choose hours and clients that suit you
- 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
Companionship carers in Gloucester provide conversation, company, outings, hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. You’ll spend time chatting, joining local trips, encouraging interests and offering calm, consistent support rather than clinical care. Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This role suits experienced carers who enjoy one-to-one time and building relationships. Many carers who move away from agency work in Gloucestershire value the slower, social side of care — taking a client to a park, helping with a craft or simply being a friendly presence during the day. You can choose clients across Gloucester and nearby towns such as Painswick, Cheltenham, Stroud, Newent, Stonehouse and Eastington.
PrimeCarers connects self-employed carers directly with families but you remain in control. You set your own rates, choose your hours and pick the service area you work in. Typical pay for companionship care sits around £18.80–£22 per hour, with more detail available as £18.80–£22 per hour for hourly sessions and £145–£160 per day for day-rate live-in work where applicable. PrimeCarers finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work.
Who we’re looking for
- At least 1 year of professional care experience
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Joining is straightforward. Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification, so you can start reviewing suitable introductions in and around Gloucester quickly. You remain self-employed at all times and choose which introductions to accept, giving you the flexibility to balance work with life.
If you’re an experienced carer who enjoys companionship work and wants to keep control of your time and income while leaving agency constraints behind, PrimeCarers could be the next step. Create a profile, add your experience and references, and we’ll support you through checks and onboarding so you can start meeting families soon.
What carers earn around Gloucester
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 35 carers in the area
£18.80–£22 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 29 carers in the area
£17–£21 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2468 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why PrimeCarers works for companionship carers
You set your rates
Decide what you charge and keep control of your income, typically around £18.80–£22 per hour for companionship work
Flexible hours
Choose the hours and days that fit your life, from occasional calls to regular weekly visits
Meaningful relationships
Focus on friendship, outings and hobbies rather than clinical tasks — do the work you love
Admin and insurance handled
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Tell us about your care experience, upload references and confirm your right to work
- 2
Get matched
PrimeCarers introduces you to families that need companionship support; you choose who to accept
- 3
Start work
We handle contracts and payments, and insurance is included while you care
Frequently asked questions
No. Carers on PrimeCarers remain self-employed. You set your own rates, pick clients and control your hours while PrimeCarers supports introductions and admin.
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.
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments between families and carers. Insurance is included while you are working on an introduction arranged through the platform.
Applying takes just minutes. After verification and checks, profiles typically go live within days and you can begin reviewing introductions in Gloucester and nearby areas.
No. You choose which introductions you accept, so you can build a schedule and client list that works for you.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Gloucester through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
