Self‑employed companion care
Companion Carer Jobs in Liverpool
Set your own rates (typical range: £18.50–£20 per hour), choose clients, hours and service area — we handle clients, contracts and payments.
- 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
Companion care in Liverpool, Merseyside is about company, conversation and helping someone feel safer and happier at home. On PrimeCarers you’ll work directly with families who want friendly, reliable support — everything from tea‑time chats and local outings to shared hobbies and light help around the house. Right now, 9 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Typical companion tasks include spending time talking, supporting social trips, joining activities and offering reassurance during the day or evening. You won’t be responsible for complex medical procedures unless you’ve agreed to do them; the focus is companionship and practical help that keeps people connected to their community in Liverpool.
This kind of work suits carers who enjoy conversation, have patience and creativity, and prefer steady, relationship-based support rather than short, impersonal shifts. If you’re considering leaving agency work, PrimeCarers lets you keep the hands-on care you love while cutting out layers of management. You choose your clients, hours and service area — many carers cover parts of Merseyside and surrounding towns such as Birkenhead, Bootle, Wallasey, Bebington, Upton and Bromborough.
Pay is set by self‑employed carers, so you decide what your time is worth. Typical rates for companion care sit around £18.50–£20 per hour, with local guidance available for hourly and live‑in work: £18.50–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work — all designed to make being self‑employed simpler and more secure.
To join you need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We verify profiles quickly so you can start choosing the work that fits your life. Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification.
We’re advertising ongoing self‑employed opportunities here, not a single job listing. If you’re based in Liverpool and want to offer companionship, light household help and friendly support to people who value dignity and company, PrimeCarers is built to let you work your way. Create a profile, upload your references and DBS, and you’ll be ready to browse clients and start conversations that matter.
What carers earn around Liverpool
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 69 carers in the area
£18.50–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 65 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1318 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and choose your rate — many carers work within £18.50–£20 per hour to reflect experience and responsibilities.
Flexible hours
Pick the hours that suit you and the areas you want to cover. Accept short visits or longer companionship shifts.
Meaningful work
Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and reassuring company — build ongoing relationships rather than one‑off calls.
Support and protection
PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create a profile
Apply online in minutes and tell us about your experience, availability and the kind of companionship work you want.
- 2
Get verified
Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.
- 3
Choose clients
Browse and accept clients that fit your hours and area. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing, payments and includes insurance while you work.
Frequently asked questions
Companion care focuses on company, conversation and practical support: going for walks, attending appointments, sharing hobbies, light household tasks and offering reassurance. It’s about improving quality of life and reducing loneliness rather than delivering clinical care.
Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates. PrimeCarers finds clients and handles invoicing and payments, so money is collected and paid to you through the platform — simple and transparent.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We’ll verify these before your profile goes live.
Yes. PrimeCarers includes insurance while you are working through the platform. We also support with contracts and payment processing so you can focus on care, not paperwork.
This page advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities across Liverpool. Many carers find work in surrounding areas such as Birkenhead, Bootle, Wallasey, Bebington, Upton and Bromborough — you choose where you want to work and which clients to accept.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Liverpool through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.