Flexible companion care
Companion Carer Jobs in Merton Park
Self‑employed companion care around Merton Park — set your own rates (£18.80–£20.20 per hour).
- Set your own rates, with 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
PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed companion carers with families in Merton Park who want friendly, reliable company. Most of the work is conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home — making tea, accompanying a walk, playing games or reading together. You choose who you visit and the hours you offer in Merton Park and surrounding streets.
Right now, 210 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Companion care suits carers who enjoy spending relaxed, undemanding time with people: listening, encouraging hobbies, supporting small errands and giving reassurance. Many of the families we introduce in Merton Park are looking for a regular face to call on for a couple of hours or occasional afternoon visits rather than clinical care. If you prefer social visits over personal care, this role is a great fit.
As a self‑employed carer on PrimeCarers you set your own rates and availability. Typical rates for this kind of role are £18.80–£20.20 per hour. You also control your service area and can accept clients across Merton Park and nearby areas such as South Wimbledon, Morden, Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Mitcham.
PrimeCarers does the background work: we find clients, handle contracts, issue invoices and process payments, and provide insurance while you work. That means more time spent with people and less time on admin. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification.
To join you’ll 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 walk you through each step so your profile is clear and attractive to families in Merton Park and across the wider borough of Merton.
This page advertises ongoing self‑employed opportunities rather than a single post. If you’re considering leaving agency work for more control over your time and pay, PrimeCarers is set up to help experienced carers make that change smoothly. Create a profile, choose the companionship roles that suit you in Merton Park, and start building regular, rewarding visits on your own terms.
Ready to get started? Apply online — it takes only a few minutes, and once we verify your details your profile can go live within days.
What carers earn around Merton Park
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 1214 carers in the area
£18.80–£20.20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 1040 carers in the area
£17–£19.50 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 2127 carers in the area
£145–£160 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
Set your own rates
You’re self‑employed and decide what to charge; many companions work within £18.80–£20.20 per hour.
Flexible hours
Choose the clients, days and hours that fit your life — short visits, regular calls or afternoon outings.
Meaningful work
Focus on companionship: conversations, hobbies and reassuring presence that really matters to families.
Admin and protection handled
PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Tell us about your experience and upload references. We can help arrange an Enhanced DBS if needed.
- 2
Choose clients
We introduce families looking for companionship in Merton Park and nearby areas. You review profiles and accept only the clients you want to work with.
- 3
Start visits and get paid
PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments. You remain self‑employed, work the hours you choose and have insurance while on visits.
Frequently asked questions
No. PrimeCarers processes client payments and handles invoicing so you don’t have to chase fees. You remain self‑employed and set your rates; the platform ensures clients are billed and funds are transferred promptly.
You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help you arrange this if required), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references from recent roles.
You decide your rates. Typical hourly-care ranges are shown on the platform and many companion carers work within £18.80–£20.20 per hour. Set what reflects your experience and the visits you provide.
Families using PrimeCarers are based across Merton Park and the wider Merton area, including South Wimbledon, Morden, Colliers Wood, Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Mitcham. You control your service area and only accept clients you’re happy to visit.
Applying takes minutes and profiles usually go live within days of verification. Once active, you can begin reviewing client introductions and arranging visits that suit your schedule.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Merton Park through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.