Self-employed companion care

Companion Carer Jobs in Old Colwyn

Flexible, local companion care — choose your clients and hours; typical rates £18.50–£22 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

Companion care in Old Colwyn is about company, conversation and helping people stay connected to the things they enjoy. You’ll be spending time chatting, supporting interests, going on local outings and doing light practical tasks around the home to give reassurance and companionship. Families across Old Colwyn and the surrounding area — including Colwyn Bay, Llandudno Junction, Abergele, Deganwy, Llandudno and Towyn — are looking for reliable, friendly carers. There is 1 family currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who prefer relationship-based work over heavy personal care. If you enjoy long chats, joining a client for a short walk, helping with hobbies or offering calm company over a brew, companion care in Old Colwyn could be a better fit than agency rota work. Work is self-employed and flexible: you pick the clients, hours and service area that fit your life, and you set your own rates. Typical rates sit around £18.50–£22 per hour depending on the client and the support they need.

PrimeCarers finds families and handles the practical side so you can focus on people. We take care of contracts, invoicing and payments, and insurance is included while you work. You remain self-employed at all times and control how you work in Old Colwyn and nearby towns across Conwy.

Joining is straightforward. To apply you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is also required — PrimeCarers can help arrange this if you don’t already have one. We verify profiles quickly: applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days once checks are complete.

  • Typical work: companionship, conversation, local outings, helping with hobbies and light household tasks.
  • Flexibility: choose the hours and neighbourhoods across Old Colwyn and surrounding areas where you want to work.
  • Pay: you set your own rate within the local market. Use £18.50–£22 per hour for short shifts or £145–£160 per day for longer live‑in days where applicable.
  • Support: PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoices and payments — plus insurance while you’re working.

If you’re ready to leave fixed agency rotas and be in control of your work in Old Colwyn, create your PrimeCarers profile today. It only takes a few minutes to apply and you could be connecting with local families in days.

What carers earn around Old Colwyn

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 5 carers in the area

£18.50–£22 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 5 carers in the area

£17.80–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 1232 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Old Colwyn

Set your own rates

You’re self‑employed and decide what to charge. Work the hours you want and set rates that suit you, with local market guidance like £18.50–£22 per hour.

Flexible hours

Choose clients, shifts and service areas. Fit work around family, other commitments or additional care roles.

Meaningful companionship

Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light home support — work that builds relationships and makes a real difference.

Admin taken care of

PrimeCarers finds clients, manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and tell us about your experience, availability and the areas you cover.

  2. 2

    Verify and go live

    Provide references, right to work and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange DBS checks). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    PrimeCarers introduces families. You decide which clients to accept, the hours you work and the rates you charge.

Frequently asked questions

No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and remain independent. You set your rates, choose your clients and control your working hours.

Companion care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, shared activities, local outings, and light help around the home rather than personal intimate care.

You will need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, verifiable references and an Enhanced DBS. PrimeCarers can advise and help arrange a DBS if needed.

PrimeCarers manages client contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf. You invoice as a self‑employed carer and we help ensure smooth payment processing.

Applying takes a few minutes. After verification and checks, profiles typically go live within days, and you can begin choosing local clients in Old Colwyn and nearby towns.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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