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Companion Carer Jobs in Nuneaton

Self‑employed companionship work from £18.50–£20 per hour — choose your clients and hours across Nuneaton

  • Set your own rates — 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

Looking for companion care work in Nuneaton that puts you in control? Companion roles focus on conversation, short outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home — reassurance and company for people who mainly need someone to be with them. Many local families want carers who can build friendly routines and offer calm, reliable presence across Nuneaton and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire.

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

These are ongoing self‑employed opportunities rather than a single post. As a PrimeCarers carer you set your own rates, choose the hours you work and pick the clients and service area that suit you. Typical pay sits around £18.50–£20 per hour depending on the care required and your experience. PrimeCarers finds matches, handles contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you work—so you can focus on giving great company.

What companion care looks like day‑to‑day:

  • Conversation: spending time chatting, reminiscing and listening.
  • Hobbies & outings: accompanying someone to a café, local walk, park, or a craft session.
  • Light practical support: prompts for appointments, simple meal preparation, and helping maintain a comfortable home environment.

This kind of work suits experienced carers who enjoy building relationships, have patience, warmth and good observational skills. It’s ideal if you’re thinking of moving away from agency routines but want an organised platform to find clients and manage paperwork. Many carers on PrimeCarers also cover nearby areas such as Camp Hill, Bedworth, Hinckley, Atherstone, Market Bosworth and Earl Shilton.

To join you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this) and verifiable references. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. You remain self‑employed and free to accept only the bookings that suit you.

If you’re based in Nuneaton and want companionship care hours with respect, flexibility and support behind you, create a profile today. It’s quick to apply and you’ll be able to start choosing clients in your area soon after verification.

What carers earn around Nuneaton

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 210 carers in the area

£18.50–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 193 carers in the area

£17–£18 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2555 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your rates

Decide what you charge and take bookings that match your experience and availability. Typical pay sits around £18.50–£20 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick shifts that fit your life. Choose clients, times and the service area you want to cover.

Meaningful work

Focus on companionship — conversation, outings and hobbies — and build lasting relationships with clients.

Admin & protection taken care of

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

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply in minutes with your experience and references so families can find you.

  2. 2

    Verify & get matched

    Complete an Enhanced DBS if needed (we can help). PrimeCarers verifies you and suggests appropriate matches.

  3. 3

    Choose bookings and start

    Accept the clients and hours you want. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments; profiles typically go live within days.

FAQs

Yes — an Enhanced DBS is required. If you don’t have one, PrimeCarers can help you arrange it as part of the verification process.

Being self‑employed means you set your own rates, choose which clients and hours to accept, and run your own small care business while using PrimeCarers to find work and manage payments.

You choose your rate. Typical companion care roles fall around £18.50–£20 per hour, but you decide based on your experience and the support required.

We list roles across Nuneaton and nearby towns. Many carers cover the wider Warwickshire area and places such as Camp Hill, Bedworth, Hinckley, Atherstone, Market Bosworth and Earl Shilton.

Applying takes minutes and, once verified, profiles typically go live within days. After that you can begin accepting bookings that suit you.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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