Self-employed companionship roles in Islington
Companionship Carer Jobs in Holloway
Set your own rates and hours — typical pay from £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
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Companionship care in Holloway is about company, calm and continuity: friendly conversation, local outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly want reassurance and someone to visit regularly. You’ll spend time listening, encouraging activity and helping clients remain engaged with their community in Holloway and across Islington.
Right now, 227 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
This work suits experienced carers who value relationship-based visits and greater control over their day. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your own hours, choose your clients and decide how far you’ll travel. Typical pay for companionship roles is around £18.80–£20 per hour, and you can match the rate to the length and complexity of each visit. These are ongoing self-employed opportunities rather than single shifts, so you can build regular rounds if you want consistent work in Holloway.
PrimeCarers finds clients and takes care of the admin so you can focus on care. We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you work. To join we ask for a minimum of one year’s professional care experience plus:
- An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one)
- The right to work in the UK
- Verifiable references
Applying takes minutes and creating a profile is straightforward. Once your documentation and references are verified, profiles typically go live within days and you can start choosing clients in Holloway and nearby areas such as Finsbury Park, Highbury, Archway, Tufnell Park, Canonbury and Upper Holloway. You remain fully in control: accept only the clients, hours and service area that suit you.
If you’re used to agency life but want more autonomy, companionship care through PrimeCarers offers the chance to deliver meaningful support without being tied to rotas you didn’t choose. Many carers value the chance to take longer visits, focus on activities they enjoy with clients and develop genuine friendships with the people they support in Holloway.
Ready to apply? It only takes a few minutes to create your profile. Once live you can start reviewing local opportunities and arranging introductions with families who want friendship, conversation and confidence for their loved ones.
What carers earn around Holloway
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 1272 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1102 carers in the area
£17–£19 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2131 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self-employed and in control: choose how much to charge for companionship and light support.
Flexible hours
Day visits, weekly calls or weekend outings — pick the hours that fit your life.
Meaningful work
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies to build lasting relationships with clients.
We handle the admin
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes and add your experience, availability and references.
- 2
Verify and go live
We check your DBS, references and right to work. Profiles usually go live within days.
- 3
Choose clients
Review introductions, set your rates and accept the companionship roles that suit you.
Frequently asked questions
To register you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll walk you through each step of verification.
Companionship focuses on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home. It’s about reassurance, social contact and supporting day-to-day wellbeing rather than complex personal care tasks.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers handles client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments so you’re paid for the time you provide.
Yes. An Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t already have one, PrimeCarers can help arrange the check as part of the registration process.
Applying takes just minutes and profiles are typically approved and go live within days of verification, after which you can begin choosing local companionship opportunities in Holloway and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Holloway through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.