PrimeCarers

Self‑employed carers wanted

Companionship Carer Jobs in Old Coulsdon

Set your own hours and rates — typical pay £18.80–£20 per hour

  • 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 companionship-focused care work in Old Coulsdon that fits your life? PrimeCarers connects self‑employed companions with families who want conversation, outings, shared hobbies and light help around the home. You’ll spend time listening, encouraging independence and offering reassurance to people who value company above clinical care. Right now, 175 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Typical work might include accompanying someone to a local café, joining them for walks or hobbies, helping with light household tasks and offering steady company during the week or at weekends. Many roles centre on building trust and simple routines rather than personal care, so strong communication and patience matter more than clinical qualifications. Most carers in this area set their own rates; typical pay is £18.80–£20 per hour and you can choose what suits you. For reference, typical hourly and live‑in ranges are £18.80–£20 per hour and £145–£160 per day respectively.

This setup suits experienced carers who want to move away from agency shifts but keep the security of a reliable finding service. If you already work in Coulsdon or nearby areas — including Coulsdon, Kenley, Riddlesdown, Purley, Sanderstead and Selsdon — you can restrict your service area and only accept clients who fit your schedule. Old Coulsdon clients often look for consistent visitors who can relieve isolation and support daily routines, so repeat calls and lasting relationships are common.

PrimeCarers supports self‑employed carers by finding suitable clients and handling contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work through the platform, and we can help organise an Enhanced DBS check if you need one. You remain self‑employed: you set your rates, pick your hours and you choose your clients.

To join you must have 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. We verify your details quickly so your profile can go live soon after approval. Applying takes minutes; profiles typically go live within days of verification.

If you’re an experienced companion carer in Old Coulsdon or Croydon looking for flexible, local work that pays fairly and respects your experience, create a profile with PrimeCarers today. There’s no single job here — just ongoing opportunities to build the kind of caring relationships you enjoy, on terms you control.

What carers earn around Old Coulsdon

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 832 carers in the area

£18.80–£20 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 714 carers in the area

£17–£19 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2054 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

What you get with PrimeCarers

Set your rate

You’re self‑employed and choose what to charge. Many companions in the area work within £18.80–£20 per hour.

Choose your hours

Accept the shifts and clients that suit you — mornings, evenings, weekends or occasional visits.

Do the care you prefer

Focus on conversation, outings, hobbies and light help for clients who mainly need company and reassurance.

Support and protection

We find clients and handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you work.

How to get started

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Tell us about your experience, availability and the kind of companionship work you want to do.

  2. 2

    Verify and upload checks

    Provide references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this). We verify quickly so you can go live.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and start

    Accept bookings that fit your schedule. PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments.

Frequently asked questions

You must have at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. An Enhanced DBS check is required; PrimeCarers can assist with arranging one if needed.

No. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and decide your hours. PrimeCarers finds clients and manages contracts and payments on your behalf.

PrimeCarers handles invoicing and payments so you’re paid directly for the hours you agree with a client. We make the administration straightforward so you can focus on caring.

Yes. Insurance is included while you work through the PrimeCarers platform. We also provide support around contracts and basic administration.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start accepting companionship work in Old Coulsdon and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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