Companionship Carer Jobs in Madeley

Are you an experienced carer in Madeley looking for a different way to work? Companionship care with PrimeCarers focuses on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly want company and reassurance. You’ll support people to enjoy days out, keep up interests, manage simple household tasks and be a calm, friendly presence. Most assignments are in or around Madeley and the wider Telford and Wrekin area, with opportunities near local towns too.

How it suits you: this type of work fits someone who enjoys chatting, listening and spending quality time with people rather than complex clinical care. If you like planning activities, leading short walks, accompanying someone to a coffee morning or helping with light meals and shopping, companionship shifts are ideal. Many carers move to companionship roles after agency work because they want more control over which clients they accept and how they spend their time in the community.

Pay & flexibility: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are around £18.80–£20 per hour depending on your experience and the hours you offer. You choose your clients, the hours you work and your service area. PrimeCarers finds clients, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.

Requirements to join: to register you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. We don’t list one-off vacancies here — we connect you with ongoing self-employed opportunities in and around Madeley and nearby communities such as Dawley, Broseley, Telford, Shifnal, Oakengates and Much Wenlock.

Getting started: applying takes minutes. Create a profile, upload your documents and references, and once verified your profile typically goes live within days. From there you can browse client requests in Madeley and the wider Telford and Wrekin area and accept only the bookings that suit you. PrimeCarers also handles payments and provides cover while you’re working, so you can focus on care, not paperwork.

If you value meaningful conversation, gentle companionship and flexible hours while remaining fully self-employed, this could be the change you’re looking for. Join other carers who’ve left agency limitations and now choose where, when and with whom they work.

Right now, 4 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.