Self‑employed companion carers wanted
Companionship Carer Jobs in Longton
Set your rates (many choose £18.80–£20 per hour), pick hours and support people across Longton and Stoke‑on‑Trent
- 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 company, conversation and helping people keep doing the things they love, companionship care in Longton could be the right fit. On PrimeCarers you’ll meet families looking for friendly, reliable people for conversation, outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home — tasks that give clients reassurance and improve day-to-day wellbeing. Right now, 5 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companionship work typically involves:
- Friendly conversation and emotional support.
- Accompanying clients to local shops, appointments or coffee trips.
- Helping with hobbies, reading, games and light household tasks.
- Reassurance visits and companionship during evenings or weekends.
These opportunities are ongoing self‑employed roles in Longton and across Stoke-on-Trent. You set your own rates (many carers choose from £18.80–£20 per hour), choose the clients, hours and service area that suit you, and decide whether you want occasional daytime calls, regular afternoon visits or live‑in support. Typical hourly and live‑in ranges are shown on profiles: £18.80–£20 per hour and £146–£161.50 per day.
PrimeCarers finds clients for you and takes care of contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, so you can focus on caring rather than paperwork. Many carers join after agency work because they want more control over who they support and when — especially carers living in Longton who want flexibility without losing professional safeguards.
To join you’ll 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. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You’ll also be able to accept clients close to home in Longton and nearby towns such as Fenton, Stoke on Trent, Hanley Grange, Newcastle under Lyme, Burslem and Tunstall.
This is not a single job listing but a way to meet multiple local families who need companionship care. If you’re ready for more choice, clearer pay and work that fits around your life in Longton, create your PrimeCarers profile today — it’s simple to start and puts you back in charge of your care work.
What carers earn around Longton
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 33 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 27 carers in the area
£17–£17.89 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1458 carers in the area
£146–£161.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rate
Choose your own hourly rate and offer the services you’re comfortable with; many carers consider £18.80–£20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Work mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Choose clients and shifts that fit your life in Longton.
Meaningful companionship
Focus on conversation, outings and hobbies—support that improves wellbeing without heavy clinical tasks.
Support & protection
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoices and payments, with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Register and add your care experience, availability and references. The application takes minutes.
- 2
Get verified
We check your references and DBS (we can help arrange an Enhanced DBS) so your profile can go live.
- 3
Choose clients
Browse local requests, message families and accept work that fits your hours and area.
Common questions
You work as a self‑employed carer, which means you set your own rates, choose clients and manage your time. PrimeCarers introduces you to families and handles contracts, invoicing and payments while you focus on the care itself.
Companionship care covers conversation, social trips, shared hobbies, light household tasks and emotional support. It’s for clients who mainly need company and reassurance rather than complex clinical care.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange) and verifiable references. Profiles usually go live within days of verification.
PrimeCarers manages invoicing and secure payments on your behalf. Insurance is included while you are working through the platform, giving you protection during shifts.
Applying takes minutes and, after checks, profiles typically go live within days. Then you can begin connecting with families in Longton, Stoke‑on‑Trent and nearby areas.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Longton through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
