Companion Carer Jobs in Netherthorpe

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed companion carers with families across Netherthorpe and nearby parts of Derbyshire. These roles focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home for people who mainly need company and reassurance. You choose which clients to work with, the hours you want and the area you cover while PrimeCarers handle contracts, invoicing and payments — insurance is included while you work.

Right now, 12 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

What companion care involves here in Netherthorpe: practical companionship rather than complex clinical tasks. Typical activities include regular visits for tea and a chat, supporting hobbies and local trips, helping with light domestic tasks, accompanying someone to appointments or community groups, and offering reassurance when a client feels anxious. You’ll be expected to work respectfully and professionally, bring warmth and patience, and build trusting relationships over time.

Who this suits: if you have at least one year of professional care experience and want to move away from agency rotas, this is for you. Many carers use PrimeCarers to reclaim control of their time in Netherthorpe and the surrounding area — from Barrow Hill and Whittington to Eckington and beyond (Barrow Hill and Whittington, Eckington, Bolsover, Killamarsh, Chesterfield and Dronfield).

Pay and flexibility: carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical earnings for companionship roles fall in £18.80–£20 per hour; you decide whether to charge per hour or set a day rate for longer support. (Typical ranges are also shown as £18.80–£20 per hour for hourly care and £145–£160 per day for live-in days.) Choose shifts that fit your life and combine work with other commitments.

Requirements to join:

• At least 1 year of professional care experience.
• An Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this).
• The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Applying takes minutes and your profile typically goes live within days of verification. PrimeCarers will introduce you to families, manage contracts and invoicing, and process payments so you can focus on great care.

If you're an experienced companion carer in Netherthorpe or nearby Derbyshire towns and want more control, sign up and create your profile — it’s straightforward and quick to get started.