Companion Carer Jobs in Kirkby

Companionship care in Kirkby is about being present, listening and sharing days out, hobbies and gentle help around the home. These roles suit people who enjoy conversation, accompaniment to appointments or cafes, helping with light household tasks and giving reassurance to older people who mainly need company rather than personal care. Right now, 13 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This is a self-employed route that gives you control. You pick clients, set your own hours and choose your service area across Kirkby and the surrounding parts of Merseyside. Carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates and many charge within £18.50–£20 per hour depending on the support they offer and their experience. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working.

If you’re used to agency routines but want more autonomy, a companionship role through PrimeCarers can fit around other commitments and local life in Kirkby. You might meet clients for a weekly chat, go on local outings, support hobbies, help with shopping or do light tidying and reassurance during visits. You choose the type of companionship you give and the hours you accept.

Who this suits:

• Experienced carers with at least one year of professional care experience who want greater flexibility.
• People who enjoy conversation, outings, crafts, reading, walking and being a dependable companion.
• Self-employed carers who value choosing clients and shaping their own diary in and around Kirkby and nearby towns such as Maghull, Rainford, Prescot, Bootle, Huyton and Whiston.

Requirements to join are clear: at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.

How to apply: create a short profile, upload references and any certificates, and tell us the kind of companionship work you want. PrimeCarers will support verification, help with DBS if needed and connect you with local families looking for friendly, reliable carers. If you’re based in Kirkby and want a more flexible way of working that still gives clients dependable companionship, this could be the next step.

Ready to switch from agency routines to being your own boss in Kirkby? It only takes minutes to apply and we’ll guide you through the rest.