Self-employed companion opportunities

Companion Carer Jobs in Monken Hadley

Set your own rates and hours — typical roles fall in £18.80–£20 per hour

  • Set your own rates, with 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

We’re looking for experienced companion carers in Monken Hadley who enjoy conversation, trips out, shared hobbies and light help around the house for people who mainly want company and reassurance. Roles are about building relationships, keeping clients engaged and helping them feel safe and valued in their own homes.
Right now, 195 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship work suits carers who prefer calmer visits, sociable outings and gentle practical support rather than clinical tasks. You might spend time chatting over tea, taking someone to a local café, accompanying them for a short walk in the area, helping with letters or a little tidying, or supporting hobbies and appointments. Many of these opportunities sit well with carers who want predictable, meaningful hours in Monken Hadley and across Enfield.

As a PrimeCarers self-employed carer you set your own rates and choose your clients, hours and service area — many carers in the area charge within £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the visit. The platform finds clients for you and handles contracts, invoicing and payments; insurance is included while you work. You can also work near neighbouring towns such as High Barnet, Hadley Wood, New Barnet, Chipping Barnet, Arkley and Barnet Gate.

Requirements to join are straightforward: 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 do check these before your profile goes live, so have your references and paperwork ready. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically appear within days of verification.

PrimeCarers is designed for carers who are ready to take control of their working life. You remain self-employed, choose the work that suits you, and keep more of what you earn by setting the rate that reflects your skills and local demand. We support the admin side — matching, contracts, invoicing and secure client payments — so you can focus on great care in Monken Hadley.

If you want steady companionship work around Monken Hadley and wider Enfield, with flexibility and support, getting started is quick. Create your profile, upload your documents and references, and we’ll help you connect with families looking for trusted companionship care. Many carers start taking bookings within days.

Ready to apply? It only takes a few minutes to begin. Build your PrimeCarers profile and start choosing the clients and hours that fit your life.

What carers earn around Monken Hadley

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 1104 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 957 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2287 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your rates

Decide what you charge — many carers set rates within £18.80–£20 per hour and keep control of earnings.

Flexible hours

Choose shifts that fit your life. Pick clients, times and how far you travel.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship: conversation, outings and activities that make a real difference.

Support and protection

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes, upload your references and DBS. We’ll verify your details quickly.

  2. 2

    Choose clients and hours

    Browse matches in Monken Hadley and nearby areas, then accept the bookings that suit you.

  3. 3

    Start working and get paid

    We manage contracts and payments; insurance is included while you work with a client.

Frequently asked questions

Companion carers focus on friendship, conversation, outings, hobbies and light domestic help. Tasks are non-clinical and centred on wellbeing and reassurance in a client’s home.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed: you set your rates and choose your clients, hours and service area while using our platform to find work and handle admin.

You need at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

PrimeCarers handles invoicing and secure client payments on your behalf, and provides insurance while you are working with a client sourced through the platform.

Applying only takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification, after which you can begin choosing clients in Monken Hadley and Enfield.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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