Self‑employed carers wanted

Companion Carer Jobs in Long Eaton

Set your own rates (typical £18.50–£20.70 per hour), choose clients and work around Long Eaton

  • Set your own rates — no agency cut
  • Choose your clients and your hours
  • Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
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Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days

Description

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with families in Long Eaton who need companionship, reassurance and light support at home. A companion carer’s day is about conversation, shared hobbies, accompanying someone to appointments or local outings, and gentle help with everyday tasks that keep a person independent and safe. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This kind of work suits people who enjoy spending time with others and who want to prioritise wellbeing over task‑led care. You’ll set your own approach: some carers focus on regular weekend visits to reduce loneliness, others organise weekly trips or support a client with hobbies. You’re in control of which clients you accept, what hours you work and the area you cover. We help match you with families across Long Eaton and nearby towns such as Stapleford, Sandiacre, Beeston, Ilkeston, West Bridgefield and Kimberley in Nottinghamshire.

Pay and flexibility: as a self‑employed carer you set your own rates and choose the work that fits you. Typical rates for companion work are shown as £18.50–£20.70 per hour. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you can focus on care, and insurance is included while you work.

Who we’re looking for

  • Care experience: at least 1 year of professional care experience.
  • Checks & references: an Enhanced DBS is required — we can help you arrange this — plus verifiable references.
  • Right to work: you must have the legal right to work in the UK.

This is an ongoing opportunity to join PrimeCarers as a companion carer in Long Eaton rather than one specific post. If you’re thinking about leaving agency work for more control, PrimeCarers is built to give experienced carers the freedom to choose. You’ll keep the professional standards you already have while taking charge of your working life.

How to apply: creating a profile takes minutes. Add your experience, upload or request an Enhanced DBS and provide references. We verify documents quickly and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live, PrimeCarers starts matching you with local families and you decide which introductions to accept.

If you want more autonomy, meaningful companionship work and straightforward admin support while you’re working in Long Eaton and across Nottinghamshire, set up your profile and see what matches are available.

What carers earn around Long Eaton

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 99 carers in the area

£18.50–£20.70 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 98 carers in the area

£17–£20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2542 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and choose what to charge; typical companion rates are £18.50–£20.70 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick the hours and areas you want to work so care fits around your life.

Meaningful work

Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help that boost wellbeing.

Admin support & cover

We handle contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes — add your experience, DBS and references so families can find you.

  2. 2

    Get verified

    We check documents and can help arrange an Enhanced DBS. Profiles usually go live within days.

  3. 3

    Choose work

    Accept clients and shifts you want. We handle introductions, contracts, payments and insurance while you work.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self‑employed professionals, which means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your availability.

It’s centred on company and reassurance: conversation, shared hobbies, local outings and light help around the home to keep someone independent and comfortable.

You need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we 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. Once live, we start introducing suitable local families for you to consider.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments so you receive fees without the admin. Insurance cover is included while you’re working through the platform.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

Join the carers already working with families around Long Eaton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.