PrimeCarers

Self‑employed carers in Osterley

Companionship Carer Jobs in Osterley

Set your own rates — typical pay around £18.80–£20.39 per hour. Choose clients, hours and where you work.

  • 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 care work around Osterley that fits your life? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self‑employed carers with local families who need conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home. You’ll be matched with clients who mainly want company, reassurance and someone to share activities with. Right now, 221 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Companionship care in Osterley and nearby areas is about time, patience and personality rather than clinical tasks. Typical duties include spending time chatting, accompanying someone on short walks or to appointments, supporting hobbies and interests, preparing light meals or drinks and doing small household tasks that help someone stay comfortable and independent at home. Visits are usually calm and social — perfect if you enjoy conversation, games, trips to local parks and cafes or supporting creative activities.

This work suits carers who want flexibility and a better work/life balance. On PrimeCarers you’re self‑employed: you set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area you work in. Many of our companionship roles in Osterley and across Hounslow use a typical rate of £18.80–£20.39 per hour, with common ranges of £18.80–£20.39 per hour for hourly visits and £145–£160 per day for live‑in day rates.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can focus on care: we find clients, manage contracts, take care of invoicing and payments, and provide insurance while you’re working. You’ll still be running your own business, but with support so the paperwork doesn’t slow you down.

What we need from you

  • 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.
  • A reliable approach to visiting clients in Osterley and nearby towns such as Lampton, Heston, Isleworth, Norwood Green, Brentford and Hanwell.

Applying takes minutes. Most carers’ profiles go live within days of verification, and then you can start choosing the clients and hours that suit you. PrimeCarers is ideal if you’re thinking of moving away from agency shifts but want steady local work, clear terms and support with payments and contracts.

If you’re based in Osterley, or travel regularly across Hounslow and the surrounding neighbourhoods, and you enjoy offering company and companionship to older adults, creating a PrimeCarers profile is a straightforward next step. Apply now and start seeing the kinds of bookings available in your area.

What carers earn around Osterley

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 1040 carers in the area

£18.80–£20.39 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 907 carers in the area

£17–£19.60 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2124 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers

You set your pay

You’re self‑employed and choose your rates. Many companionship carers work within £18.80–£20.39 per hour.

Flexible hours

Pick the days, times and clients that suit your schedule across Osterley and nearby areas.

Focus on companionship

Work centred on conversation, outings, hobbies and gentle support — the people you spend time with matter most.

Admin and insurance handled

PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments, and provides insurance while you’re working.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes. Add your experience, references and the areas you cover in and around Osterley.

  2. 2

    Get verified

    Provide ID, references and an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one). Profiles typically go live within days of verification.

  3. 3

    Choose clients and work

    See available matches, agree terms you’re happy with, and accept the bookings that fit your diary.

Common questions

Companionship care focuses on social contact and everyday reassurances: conversation, outings, activities, light domestic help and being a supportive presence rather than delivering clinical nursing tasks.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers work as self‑employed professionals, set their own rates and run their own schedules while we support with client introductions and admin.

PrimeCarers handles contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf and provides insurance for the time you’re working, so you can focus on care.

You need 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.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can start reviewing and accepting compatible companionship bookings in Osterley and the surrounding towns.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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