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Companion Carer Jobs in Kearsley
Self-employed companion roles with typical pay £18.50–£20 per hour — set your rates, hours and clients
- 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
If you enjoy conversation, day outings, shared hobbies and gentle practical help, companion care in Kearsley could suit you. These roles focus on company, reassurance and maintaining a good quality of life for people who mainly want someone to chat with, go for walks, attend appointments or help with light tasks around the home. Right now, 28 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companion work is ideal for experienced carers who value time to build relationships rather than rushed personal care calls. Many carers who leave agency life choose self-employed companion work because it gives more control over who they support and when. In Kearsley and the surrounding Manchester area you can expect flexible opportunities with clients who need empathy, patience and a friendly presence.
Pay and flexibility are yours to set. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates; typical pay for companion work is £18.50–£20 per hour. You decide your clients, hours and service area — many carers work across Kearsley and nearby towns such as Farnworth, Walkden, Swinton, Worsley, Radcliffe and Whitefield.
Typical pay formats we see include hourly bookings and occasional live-in days; the platform displays £18.50–£20 per hour for hourly work and £145–£160 per day for live-in day rates so you can choose what fits you. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and covers insurance while you are working on a client booking. That means less admin and more time supporting people.
To join you need 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 don’t ask you to commit to a fixed rota — you pick the jobs that suit your life. Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification.
How to apply: create a short profile, upload references and your DBS or ask us for help with a new check. Once verified, you can start seeing client matches in Kearsley and across the wider Manchester area. If you want meaningful companionship work where you choose the hours and the people you support, PrimeCarers makes it straightforward to switch to self-employed care without getting bogged down in paperwork.
What carers earn around Kearsley
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 262 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 227 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1385 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
You’re self-employed and control your pay. Typical companion rates are shown as £18.50–£20 per hour so you can choose what works.
Choose your hours
Pick clients, shift patterns and your service area — work around family, study or other commitments.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies. Build longer, more rewarding relationships with the people you support.
Less admin, covered while you work
PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included on bookings.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
It takes minutes to add your experience, availability and references so carers can be found by families in Kearsley.
- 2
Verify and go live
Upload an Enhanced DBS or ask for help arranging one. Once checks and references are verified your profile usually goes live within days.
- 3
Choose bookings and get paid
Select the companionship bookings you want. PrimeCarers handles contracts and payments so you get paid without the paperwork.
Common questions
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. That means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your time while using the platform to find work and handle invoicing.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help with this) and verifiable references.
You set your rates and availability in your profile. Families see your profile and can offer bookings that match your preferences and rates.
Yes. Insurance is included while you are working on bookings arranged through PrimeCarers, and the platform also handles contracts, invoicing and payments.
Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Then you can start reviewing companion opportunities in Kearsley and nearby towns.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Kearsley through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.