Self-employed companion carers needed

Companion Carer Jobs in Oxford

Set your own rates — typical pay is £19.20–£25 per hour — companionship, outings and light home help in Oxford

  • 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

If you enjoy conversation, outings and supporting somebody to live well at home, PrimeCarers connects self-employed companion carers with families across Oxford and the wider area. Companion care here is about companionship, reassurance and light help around the home — tea and a chat, a local walk, hobbies and short trips to appointments. Many carers combine a few regular calls with flexible one-off visits to suit their week in Oxford and Oxfordshire.

Right now, 6 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

This role suits experienced carers who want more control than traditional agency work offers. You set your own rates and choose the clients, hours and service area that fit your life. Typical pay sits around £19.20–£25 per hour, with more detail available for daytime and live-in arrangements using £19.20–£25 per hour and £145–£160 per day where relevant. You decide whether to work mornings, afternoons, weekends or a mix that suits you.

PrimeCarers finds clients and supports the relationship: we handle client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments — and insurance is included while you work. That means you do the caring, and we take care of the admin so you can focus on building steady, trustworthy relationships in and around Oxford. You can work in central Oxford or nearby towns such as Cowley, Abingdon, Woodstock, Didcot, Witney and Bicester.

To join we ask for straightforward checks that protect both you and the people you support. Requirements include:

  • At least 1 year of professional care experience
  • An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange one)
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Verifiable references

Applying takes minutes and you can have a profile live within days of verification. Profiles remain your space: you pick the clients you want to work with, agree the hours and manage your diary. This page advertises ongoing self-employed opportunities across Oxford — not one specific role — so you can build a pattern of work that suits you long-term.

If you’re ready to move away from rigid rota-driven agency shifts and keep doing the kind of compassionate, practical companionship that matters, creating a PrimeCarers profile is quick. Apply now and start meeting local families in Oxford and the surrounding communities.

What carers earn around Oxford

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 28 carers in the area

£19.20–£25 per hour

Overnight care

Based on 23 carers in the area

£17–£21.20 per hour

Live-in care

Based on 2507 carers in the area

£145–£160 per day

Why carers choose PrimeCarers in Oxford

Set your own rates

You’re self-employed and choose what to charge. Typical pay is £19.20–£25 per hour and you control your earnings.

Flexible hours

Pick the clients, days and times that suit you — mornings, evenings, weekends or a mix.

Meaningful companionship

Support local people with conversation, outings, hobbies and light help around the home.

Admin and insurance covered

PrimeCarers handles client matching, contracts, invoicing and payments. Insurance is included while you work.

How it works

  1. 1

    Create your profile

    Apply online in minutes and add your experience, availability and references.

  2. 2

    Choose clients & hours

    We introduce families; you decide who to accept and the times you want to work.

  3. 3

    Work and get paid

    We handle contracts, invoicing and payments, with insurance included while you’re caring.

Frequently asked questions

Companion care focuses on company and reassurance: conversation, shared hobbies, local outings, sitting with someone for peace of mind and light household help. It’s less about clinical tasks and more about supporting everyday life and social connection.

Yes. Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed. You set your own rates, choose clients and control your hours while we take care of client introductions, contracts, invoicing and payments.

You’ll need at least 1 year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.

Yes. Insurance is included while you work through PrimeCarers, and we also manage contract and payment administration to reduce your paperwork.

Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification. Once live you can begin choosing local clients across Oxford and nearby areas.

Ready to start earning on your own terms?

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