Companion Carer Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Work as a self‑employed companion carer across Newcastle upon Tyne, helping people who primarily need company, reassurance and light practical support. You’ll spend time chatting, supporting hobbies, joining clients on local outings, and helping with simple household tasks that keep someone safe and comfortable at home. You choose the clients and hours that suit you, set your own rates and work in the areas you prefer across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding communities.

Right now, 10 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companion care is ideal if you enjoy conversation, have patient listening skills, and like encouraging independence rather than clinical care. Many carers join PrimeCarers after agency work because they want more control over their diaries and stronger, longer‑term relationships with the people they support. You’ll be offering companionship, support to maintain hobbies and routines, escorted walks or short outings, light meal prep, and simple household help.

Pay and flexibility: carers on PrimeCarers set their own rates; the typical range for companion work is £18.50–£20 per hour. Typical hourly and live‑in figures are shown on our platform: £18.50–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day. You decide whether you take short calls, regular weekly shifts, or longer daytime visits. There’s no promise of hours — you choose how much you work.

What PrimeCarers handles for you: we find clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. That means less admin for you and more time with the people you support in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyne and Wear.

Requirements to join: 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 verify quickly so applying takes minutes, and profiles typically go live within days of completion and checks.

Areas we connect carers with clients include Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby towns such as Newcastle, Great Heaton, Gateshead, Longbenton, Sheriff Hill and Little Benton. Whether you already know the city well or are willing to travel a little within Tyne and Wear, you can choose the service area that suits you.

How to apply: create a profile, upload a short CV and references, and complete ID checks. Once verified, you can browse local companion care opportunities and message families directly to arrange meet‑ups. PrimeCarers supports you with contracts, secure payments and insurance so you can focus on building trusting relationships with clients.

If you’re an experienced carer in Newcastle upon Tyne who values flexible hours, meaningful company work and control over your work life, join PrimeCarers and start shaping the companion care you want to provide.